Ben Brafman: Defending the Indefensible in Criminal Court

In this powerful episode of Resilient Riches, Yair Klyman sits down with one of the most respected and controversial criminal defense attorneys of our time—Ben Brafman. From defending high-profile clients to mentoring young lawyers, Brafman shares candid stories from decades in the courtroom, navigating media bias, moral lines, and the emotional weight of standing between his clients and the full force of the U.S. justice system. You'll hear: Who he refuses to represent—and why What it takes to survive and thrive in high-pressure legal battles His perspective on age discrimination, anti-Semitism, and legal ethics How one Sefer Torah his father rescued from Kristallnacht still shapes his identity today This isn't just an episode about law—it's about legacy, resilience, and integrity when the stakes are life-altering.