Lis Wiehl

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A legal analyst for NPR, NBC, and CNN, delves into the facts surrounding what has been called the worst intelligence disaster in U.S. history: the case of Robert Hanssena Russian spy who was embedded in the FBI for two decades.As a federal prosecutor and the daughter of an FBI agent, Wiehl has an inside perspective. She brings her experience and the ingrained lessons of her upraising to bear on her remarkable exploration of the case, interviewing numerous FBI and CIA agents both past and present as well as the individuals closest to Hanssen. She speaks with his brother-in-law, his oldest and best friend, and even his psychiatrist.In all her conversations, Wiehl is trying to figure out how he did itand at what cost. But she also pursues questions urgently relevant to our national security today. Could there be another spy in the system? Could the presence of a spy be an even greater threat now than ever before, with the greater prominence cyber security has taken in recent years? Wiehl explores the mechanisms and politics of our national security apparatus and how they make us vulnerable to precisely this kind of threat.Wiehl grew up among the same people with whom Hanssen ingratiated himself, and she has spent her career trying to find the truth within fractious legal and political conflicts. A Spy in Plain Sight reflects on the deeply sown divisions and paranoias of our present day and provides an unparalleled view into the functioning of the FBI, and will stand alongside pillars of the genre like Killers of the Flower Moon, The Spy and the Traitor, and No Place to Hide.

¿Cómo consiguen los abogados experimentados presentar sus argumentos en forma brillante y ganar caso tras caso? Este libro desvela esas estrategias y nos enseña a aplicarlas a los conflictos de nuestra vida cotidiana. Lis Wiehl es una destacada abogada estadounidense y analista juridica de la cadena de television Fox News.

Lis Wiehl tells us where the law protects us, and where it is letting us down. And as a bonus she gives us the tools to make change happen! If you care about where we are going, you have to read this book.Rita Cosby, Emmy Award-winning TV hostWomen make up 51% of the American population, yet still arent treated equally to men in areas that matter most. In this provocative new book, Lis Wiehl, one of the countrys top federal prosecutors, reveals the legal and social inequalities women must face in their daily livesand provides a Tool Box for dealing with a variety of issues. From boardroom to courtroom, from pregnancy to contraception, from unequal pay to domestic violence, women are more often than not handed the short end of the stick. A woman earns seventy-three cents for every dollar a man makes. The law labels pregnancy a disability. Domestic violence remains the single biggest threat of injury to women in America. The federal government continues to increase funding for abstinence-only education, even though its proven to put our daughters at greater risk for unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Health insurance plans are more likely to cover Viagra prescriptions than birth control pills.Whats worse, were also weighed down by a myriad of troubling attitudes: The media bombard us with images of young, perfect-bodied women; acid-tongued commentators label us feminazi if we try to claim equal treatment; and the current chief justice of the Supreme Court has a history of opposing legislative and legal attempts to strengthen womens rights, and questions whether encouraging homemakers to become lawyers contributes to the common good.Why are powerful women viewed with consternation while powerful men instill respect? Why is it that for every ten men in an executive, decision-making role in this country, there is only one woman in that same role? Why do our federal courts continue to be stacked with male judges even though women receive more than half of all law degrees? And why shouldnt a woman be president?Enough! Women are not equal in our society or under our laws and the remedy is quite simple: Besides being the majority of the population, we also control the economy, spending 80 percent of every discretionary dollar, and given that 54 percent of voters are female, we can swing an election. With our numbers we can do something about it.This is a critical moment: We can either take the road toward equality or allow ourselves to be driven further away from fair treatment. The 51% Minority is a clarion call to the silent majority to take a stand . . . before its too late.

Whether youre hoping to obtain a raise from your boss, convince an insurance claim representative to reimburse your medical treatment, or persuade your spouse into spending less time watching TV and more time with you, Winning Every Time will be your guide for truly practical and helpful advice about how to make that case effectivelyand win it hands down. Too often we argue conclusions without the benefit of a premise, react from anger instead of presenting hard facts, feel defensive when sensing resistance, or fail to make calm, irrefutable counterarguments. In this dynamic, groundbreaking book, Lis Wiehl shows how to apply the skills, smarts, and strategies of a lawyer and stay in command whenever life makes you feel as though you are on trial.Writing in an engaging, accessible style, Wiehl teaches you how to become your own best advocate, so you can plead your case with precisionand win the hearts (and change the minds) of even the most recalcitrant juror. Youll learn the eight easy-to-follow rules of persuasion to winning a case:Know What You Want: The Theory of the Caseoutline your premise clearly and establish your objective accordinglyChoose and Cultivate Your Audience: Voir Dire bring your case to the person who calls the shots and know the perfect time and place to do soMarshal Your Evidence: Discoveryassemble all the facts that support your cause, even information that may challenge your objectiveAdvocate with Confidence: Making the Casepresent your opening argument and offer your evidence calmly and methodicallyCounter the Claims: Cross-examinationchallenge your opponents allegations consistently, but gently, through a series of yes or no questionsStay True to Your Case: Avoid the Seven Deadly Spinskeep your argument authentic by avoiding false inferences, hearsay, and subjectivityAdvocate with Heart: Let Me Tell You a Storymake your case personal with a special story that will convey your message in a memorable waySum It Up: The Closing Argumentdeliver a fervent and succinct summation of your theory and evidence . . . and close the dealAlong with practical advice on how to state your case effectively and come out on top, this remarkable book features incisive stories from real people who have transformed their lives through advocacy. With amazing, result-oriented strategies, Winning Every Times will help you stay in command whenever life makes you feel as though you are on trial.