# Gloria Allred - why does she show up in every scandal? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 15, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611 "2011-06-15T21:08:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/1 "2011-06-15T21:08:08Z")
Gloria Allred seems to show up at every scandal. Usually with some big titted bimbo that was the object of some famous horny guys affection. This time she was at porn star Ginger Lee’s press conference talking about Weiner. Why Allred? Is that her cause in life? Representing every woman that gets caught up in a sex scandal? Has she ever done any legitimate legal work? What’s her agenda? ---
**Author:** ![Xema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9de053/32.png) [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2011, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/2 "2011-06-15T22:21:38Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > What’s her agenda? Not sure, but I think it has something to do with her bank account balance. ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/3 "2011-06-15T23:07:32Z")
> [@Xema](#): > > Not sure, but I think it has something to do with her bank account balance. It’s in the red? ---
**Author:** ![Arkcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/4 "2011-06-16T00:03:02Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > Has she ever done any legitimate legal work? What’s her agenda? Well, Wikipedia points to a case she took _pro bono_ regarding denial of marriage licenses to gay couples. She probably gained some more notoriety for that, but that case, at least doesn’t involve a money grubbing bimbo. So brownie points there, IMHO. There are some other “nice” cases, depending on your point of view. > **[Gloria Allred | Career](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Allred#Career)** > > In a legal career that has spanned five decades, Allred has represented a wide variety of clients in civil rights suits that have involved sexual harassment, women's rights, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination. The New Republic has called her "a longtime master of the press conference". She often takes high-profile cases, using press conferences and appearances on television to much effect. Allred has represented many clients in suits against celebrities, including those again Her notoriety may make her more effective, at least in getting a settlement, and she appears to be competent. My running joke, back when he was alive, was to reference Johnie Cochran – if I thought someone had set them up for a hopeless fall, I’d say “You can’t afford Johnie Cochran, so I’d suggest you settle down and compromise.” I guess Gloria is now my new go to with that joke. ---
**Author:** ![ClevelandProud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@ClevelandProud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ClevelandProud)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/5 "2011-06-16T04:07:11Z")
_“… because that’s where the money is.”_ - Willie Sutton, bank robber > **[Willie Sutton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Sutton)** > > William Francis Sutton Jr. (June 30, 1901 – November 2, 1980) was an American bank robber. During his forty-year robbery career he stole an estimated $2 million, and he eventually spent more than half of his adult life in prison and escaped three times. For his talent at executing robberies in disguises, he gained two nicknames, "Willie the Actor" and "Slick Willie". Sutton is also known as the namesake of the so-called Sutton's law although he denied originating it. > Sutton was born into an Iris... ---
**Author:** ![Derleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/6 "2011-06-16T05:52:51Z")
For the same reason Melvin Belli did it, I suppose. ---
**Author:** ![Crazyhorse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crazyhorse/32/31_2.png) [@Crazyhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazyhorse)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/7 "2011-06-16T08:04:17Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > Has she ever done any legitimate legal work? What’s her agenda? A[ccording to her](http://www.gloriaallred.com/) she has done considerable legal work and her agenda is: > [@](#): > > Fearless lawyer, feminist, activist, television and radio commentator, warrior, advocate, and winner – Gloria Allred is all of these things and more. Voted by her peers as one of the best lawyers in America, and described by _Time_ magazine as “one of the nation’s most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes,” Allred has devoted her career to fighting for civil rights across boundaries of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, and social class. There is plenty of talk about her being a show-boating publicity hound. Here is an example of how that kind of thing can get misconstrued: When Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell reportedly began yelling homophobic slurs and making obscene gestures at fans at a game in San Francisco, a fan reportedly pointed out to McDowell that his two young daughters could hear him. The coach is said to have replied “Kids don’t fucking belong at a baseball park.” Well, when an outrage like this is committed against two young girls enjoying our national pastime, that is when you will see Ms. Allred leap into justice-seeking action. In [this clip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRQjw4ycPTE) we see her working tirelessly to ensure that those two little girls never had to witness anything like that again. ---
**Author:** ![anson2995](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@anson2995](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anson2995)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/8 "2011-06-16T14:08:58Z")
It’s worth noting that in this case, like many others, there is no reason for her client to need legal representation. What Allred really provides is PR and entree to the world of book deals, paid interviews, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Lips\_Obsession](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@Lips\_Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lips_Obsession)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/9 "2011-06-16T16:37:31Z")
I believe the correct term is “Media Whore”. applies just as well to Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton… ---
**Author:** ![SanDiegoTim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/10 "2011-06-16T16:42:32Z")
Her only agenda is self-promotion. She makes me nauseous. ---
**Author:** ![Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/11 "2011-06-16T18:39:35Z")
At least she doesn’t mind poking a bit of fun at herself (see her two cameos in Rat Race). ---
**Author:** ![bordelond](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bordelond/32/150_2.png) [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/12 "2011-06-16T20:31:46Z")
Allred also represented Scott Peterson’s paramour, Amber Frey, during Peterson’s high-profile murder trial in 2004. Frey was a witness for the prosecution, but Allred represented Frey’s interests alone – I don’t believe Allred was actually part of the prosecution team proper. In any case, Allred is credited with successfully keeping Frey’s background private during cross-examination … but I don’t know specifically what Allred did in court. Raised timely objections, I imagine. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/13 "2011-06-17T17:07:57Z")
> [@SanDiegoTim](#): > > Her only agenda is self-promotion. She makes me nauseous. Well, that’s probably 95% percent of her agenda. I’ll give her the other 5% for advancing the feminist cause. ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/14 "2011-06-17T21:36:08Z")
Her agenda is the feminist cause, but what she chooses to define as feminist causes may not be something you agree with. ---
**Author:** ![A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a87d85/32.png) [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/15 "2011-06-17T22:12:11Z")
Two words: fame whore ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/16 "2011-06-19T23:36:18Z")
Here’s a slideshow with Allred’s more interesting cases. Often, the person isn’t in any real legal trouble. Why they sought out a lawyer is beyond me. [http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2011/06/16/allreds-all-stars/#slide=1](http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2011/06/16/allreds-all-stars/#slide=1) ---
**Author:** ![Crazyhorse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crazyhorse/32/31_2.png) [@Crazyhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazyhorse)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/17 "2011-06-20T01:28:46Z")
She litigates through press conferences more so than courtrooms. In cases where someone with means is clearly in the wrong, or someone with means has clearly been wronged, then she knows all she has to do is hold a press conference, dangle the potential, lasting damage she is prepared to do to reputations under their noses, and then before any complaints are filed sends a letter offering to settle out of court. Her clients generally get big checks in the mail at the end of the whole circus. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/18 "2011-11-07T18:17:05Z")
Here’s a [CNN.com](http://CNN.com) profile of her: [The lawyer behind the accusers: Gloria Allred is a girl's best friend - CNN.com](http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/10/05/celebrity.lawyer.allred/index.html?hpt=hp_t2) ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/19 "2011-11-07T18:31:47Z")
Anybody ever notice she always wears…red? ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611/20 "2011-11-07T21:04:38Z")
> [@VOW](#): > > Anybody ever notice she always wears…red?.. Or green, as the article points out. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611.md?page=2)