Chapter 7
Face to face
(Ferrari)
Imagine living out of town, in a small area where there’s not much to do. When you’re born in a suburb with a bad reputation your life is conditioned by two choices: whether to become a criminal or a policeman. I decided to become a criminal lawyer. It wasn't a choice dictated by the fact that I’m the son of two lawyers. Rather, my choice arose from elements of impulsiveness. I’ve always loved stories about successful lawyers. When I grew up I wanted to and imagined becoming a big New York lawyer, a lawyer known especially for his rhetoric and his fight on behalf of the weakest. A kind, rich lawyer, the winner of countless class actions.
During my years at university, as an alternative to reading university textbooks on law, I devoured legal thrillers b
