Billy Sothern (February 15, 1977 – September 30, 2022) was an American lawyer. He specialized in capital defense. He represented Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 and numerous other high profile defendants.[1][2][3]

He was the author of the 2007 book Down in New Orleans: Reflections from a Drowned City.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Risen, Clay (October 8, 2022). "Billy Sothern, Crusading New Orleans Defense Lawyer, Dies at 45" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ↑ "Billy Sothern, Who Defended Albert Woodfox and Other Death Row Prisoners, Dies at 45". Democracy Now!.
  3. ↑ "New Orleans capital defense attorney Billy Sothern dies | News | nola.com". www.nola.com.
  4. ↑ Tyler, Pamela (March 13, 2009). "Down in New Orleans: Reflections from a Drowned City by Billy Sothern". The Journal of American Culture. 32 (1): 82–83. doi:10.1111/j.1542-734X.2009.00699_9.x.
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