Movies and series that depict the lives of lawyers often highlight the fight against corruption and abuse of power. A notable example is Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts, who won an Oscar for her performance. Erin, despite not having completed her college education, became a key figure by winning a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the most powerful companies in the U.S., for contaminating an area with Chromium 6. Health problems arose among residents who used the contaminated water, prompting Erin, a divorced mother with limited resources, to seek legal help. Her determination led her to work as an assistant in a law firm, where she not only supported the lawyers but also became the voice of hundreds affected, achieving a $334 million settlement from the company.
Recently, a survey conducted among lawyers in Lima named the series La ley de los audaces as the best on current television, followed by El abogado del Lincoln. These productions, along with classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and Philadelphia, continue to inspire the fight against injustices and abuses.
