“An intuitive part of the American ethos is a kind of protectiveness of the public's fear. We have to remember how unique that is. As scandal-ridden as we may be, we start with a basic expectation that it's not your job in public service to use it to help your friend.”

American attorney, author, political candidate, and professor

Zephyr Rain Teachout is an American attorney, author, political candidate, and professor at Fordham University. She specializes in democracy law and antitrust law. Her work and public life connect legal scholarship with political engagement. At Fordham, she focuses on the rules and structures that shape democratic government, while her writing and campaigns have brought those ideas into the public arena.