"From the Stage to the Courtroom: How Cabaret at the Guthrie Reignited My Passion for Justice"
This week, I had the chance to see Cabaret at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. To say it was tremendous doesn’t quite do it justice. It was bold. Daring. Unsettling in all the right ways. And it reminded me—powerfully—why I do what I do. If you are facing criminal charges in the Twin Cities, reach out for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
“Life is complex. Law is complex. And simply put, sitting on the sidelines just makes no sense.”
Cabaret is more than a musical. It’s a warning. A reflection on what happens when society looks the other way—when people in power target the vulnerable, and fear is used as a weapon. It’s a story about freedom slipping through fingers when no one is watching closely enough.
As a criminal defense attorney, I see every day how easily lives can be upended. I’ve stood beside clients—good people—whose reputations, families, and futures are on the brink because of a single charge or allegation. The justice system can be cold and overwhelming. But the lessons of Cabaret are clear: silence isn’t an option. Not in theater, not in life, and certainly not in the courtroom.
That performance at the Guthrie didn’t just entertain me. It reenergized me. It reminded me that standing up for those who are vulnerable, those being judged, is not just my profession—it’s my purpose.
“Standing up for what is right isn’t easy and Cabaret certainly highlighted that.”
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