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Kramon & Graham has a reputation for innovation and excellence that dates back to 1975, when Andy Graham and Jim Kramon left their positions as assistant U.S. Attorneys and became law partners. Managing Principal Dave Shuster recently interviewed Andy about those formative years. In "An Interview With Kramon & Graham Co-founder Andy Graham," Dave talks with Andy about his illustrious career, the sources of Andy's inspiration, and his path to becoming one of Maryland's most highly regarded lawyers. Click the play button to listen to this engaging conversation.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:31 Andy's childhood and family

00:04:52 Phillips Academy, Yale and the decision to become a lawyer

00:11:36 NYU Law and classmates like Steve Gillers and Rudy Giuliani

00:14:33 Clerking for Judge Alexander Harvey

00:18:29 Shearman & Sterling, Walmart and Sam Walton

00:23:50 Working for US Attorney George Beall and meeting Jim Kramon

00:37:52 Founding Kramon & Graham

00:43:18 Cases at Kramon & Graham

00:48:26 Representing DC sniper Lee Boyd Malvo

00:51:58 Representing the driver in the Freddie Gray case

00:56:46 Reflections on cases and practicing law

01:12:36 Andy's practice pointers for young lawyers