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American attorney (1937–2005)
Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. (/ˈkɒkrən/ KOK-rən; October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an American attorney from California who was involved in numerous civil
Johnnie_Cochran
Team of lawyers who represented O. J. Simpson
Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman. The team included Robert Shapiro, Johnnie Cochran, Carl Douglas, Shawn Chapman Holley, Gerald Uelmen, Robert Kardashian
Dream_Team_(law)
American actor (born 1960)
for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie portraying Johnnie Cochran in the FX limited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime
Courtney_B._Vance
US law firm
The Cochran Firm is a law firm in the United States founded in 1968 by Johnnie Cochran in Los Angeles. In 1997, Cochran partnered with Samuel A. Cherry
The_Cochran_Firm
American football player and actor (1947–2024)
out of going to jail thanks to Marcia Clark, Chris Darden, and Johnnie Cochran. Johnnie was a brilliant lawyer, but I think they [Clark and Darden] were
O._J._Simpson
1995 US criminal trial
Team", initially led by Robert Shapiro and subsequently directed by Johnnie Cochran. The team included F. Lee Bailey, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian
Murder_trial_of_O._J._Simpson
Nonsensical diversionary legal defense
particularly attorney Johnnie Cochran's closing argument for the defense. In the episode, a fictionalized version of Cochran bases his argument on a
Chewbacca_defense
Fictional character portrayed by American actor Phil Morris in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld
of Johnnie Cochran, he appears in the series' seventh through ninth seasons as Cosmo Kramer's lawyer. Chiles is a parody of famed attorney Johnnie Cochran;
Jackie_Chiles
Biographical film by Antoine Fuqua
joined in March. In April 2024, Derek Luke joined as Jackson's attorney Johnnie Cochran. Kat Graham's portrayal of Diana Ross was cut due to "legal considerations"
Michael_(2026_film)
Responses to the 1995 acquittal
claimed that he had spoken with his friend, Barbara Berry Cochran, Johnnie Cochran's ex-wife who Cochran himself had physically abused numerous times during
Reaction to the verdict in the O. J. Simpson criminal trial
Reaction_to_the_verdict_in_the_O._J._Simpson_criminal_trial
American actress and television director (born 1973)
TBS sitcom, Are We There Yet?. In 2016, she played Dale Cochran, the wife of Johnnie Cochran, in the FX anthology drama series, The People v. O. J. Simpson:
Keesha_Sharp
Season 1 of "American Crime Story"
John Travolta as Robert Shapiro Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran Keesha Sharp as Dale Cochran Chris Bauer as Det. Tom Lange Angel Parker as Shawn Chapman
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story
The_People_v._O._J._Simpson:_American_Crime_Story
Topics referred to by the same term
Business at Metropolitan State College of Denver Johnnie Cochran (1937–2005), American attorney Jackie Cochran (disambiguation) John Cochrane (disambiguation)
John_Cochran
2005 United States Supreme Court case
Tory v. Cochran, 544 U.S. 734 (2005), is a United States Supreme Court case involving libel. The case began in California with Johnnie Cochran, the attorney
Tory_v._Cochran
Surname list
people Johnnie Cochran (1937–2005), American attorney Joseph Gallup Cochran (1817–1871), American missionary and translator in Iran Joseph Plumb Cochran (1855–1905)
Cochran
Religious satire musical
being accosted by Genghis Khan, Jeffrey Dahmer, Adolf Hitler, and Johnnie Cochran was revised: replacing Dahmer with Jeffrey Epstein as Dahmer's cultural
The_Book_of_Mormon_(musical)
American crime drama anthology television series
Kardashian, John Travolta as Robert Shapiro, and Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran. Based on Maureen Orth's Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace
American_Crime_Story
African-American man killed by a police officer
later sued Los Angeles for wrongful death, and was represented by Johnnie Cochran, but lost the case. However, his death helped spur the building of
Killing_of_Leonard_Deadwyler
American television writer and producer
Ronald Flowers Does not appear 3 Courtney B. Vance Does not appear Johnnie Cochran Does not appear Marshall Tryon Does not appear 2 Charlie Carver Does
Ryan_Murphy_(producer)
American actor (born 1959)
eight Mission: Impossible films. Other theatrical film roles include Johnnie Cochran in American Tragedy (2000), and the ex-con boyfriend of Jody's mother
Ving_Rhames
American attorney
murder trial. Douglas was the managing attorney at the law office of Johnnie Cochran until 1998. Douglas graduated from Dorsey High School in Crenshaw,
Carl_E._Douglas
Racially motivated attack during the 1992 L.A. riots
were suspected to be part of the 83 Gangster Crips. Defense attorney Johnnie Cochran was first asked to represent the men accused, but he refused. When
Attack_on_Reginald_Denny
American actor (born 2003)
Retrieved 23 May 2025. Grobar, Matt (April 23, 2024). "Derek Luke To Play Johnnie Cochran In Lionsgate's 'Michael'". Deadline. Retrieved 23 May 2025. Gibson
Nathaniel_Logan_McIntyre
American actor and filmmaker (born 1962)
message I'm not comfortable with." While being interviewed by Johnnie Cochran on Johnnie Cochran Tonight, La Salle commented, "We have to take care of the
Eriq_La_Salle
American attorney and businessman (1944–2003)
team, alongside Simpson's main defense attorneys, Robert Shapiro and Johnnie Cochran. As one of Simpson's lawyers and a member of the defense "Dream Team"
Robert_Kardashian
American attorney and entrepreneur (born 1942)
defense team (dubbed the "Dream Team"), but later ceded lead chair to Johnnie Cochran. Despite their team's success in freeing Simpson, Shapiro criticized
Robert_Shapiro_(lawyer)
Name list
Johnny Whitworth (born 1975), American actor Johnnie Carr (1911–2008), American civil rights leader Johnnie Cochran (1937–2005), American lawyer known for defending
Johnny
1999 American lawsuit
Parks' attorney Reed hired attorney Johnnie Cochran to help her appeal the district court's decision. Cochran argued that the song did not have First
Parks_v._LaFace_Records
American lawyer (born 1956)
met Johnnie Cochran, who represented some victims of alleged police violence. Darden and Cochran became close friends, with Darden seeing Cochran as a
Christopher_Darden
American murder victim (1968–1994)
Team", initially led by Robert Shapiro and subsequently directed by Johnnie Cochran. The team included F. Lee Bailey, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian
Ron_Goldman
American lawyer and author (born 1938)
trial of O. J. Simpson as part of the legal "Dream Team" alongside Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey. He was a member of Harvey Weinstein's defense team
Alan_Dershowitz
2000 American TV series or program
and her friend, Ron Goldman. Ving Rhames starred as defense attorney Johnnie Cochran. It was directed by Lawrence Schiller, and the screenplay was adapted
American_Tragedy_(film)
American actor
Refugee Greg Taylor 2022 Alone Together John Darby and the Dead Ben Harper 2023 Rare Objects Ben Winshaw 2026 Michael Johnnie Cochran Scenes deleted
Derek_Luke
Police chase in Los Angeles, United States
of Simpson's legal team, initially led by the former and later by Johnnie Cochran; Simpson would also play a major role in his own defense. The prosecution
White_Bronco_chase
Fictional character
Benton's interracial romance. While being interviewed by Johnnie Cochran on Johnnie Cochran Tonight, La Salle commented, "We have to take care of the
Peter_Benton
American police officer (1966–1997)
attorney Johnnie Cochran and filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles for US$25 million. The city eventually settled with Cochran for
Kevin_Gaines_(police_officer)
American football player (1959–1981)
department. The case was an early high-profile case handled by attorney Johnnie Cochran, who represented the family; one of the policemen implicated in the
Ron_Settles
American former singer (born 1967)
collaborative album, The Best of Both Worlds, celebrities such as Johnnie Cochran, Russell Simmons, Luther Vandross, and Sean Combs praised the album
R._Kelly
American political activist (1947–2011)
was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping. His attorney, Johnnie Cochran, argued that the charges should be dropped. He claimed that Pratt had
Geronimo_Pratt
American lawyer and prosecutor
Los Angeles District Attorney's office. He was officially hired by Johnnie Cochran, who was the Assistant District Attorney of Los Angeles, at the time
William_Hodgman_(prosecutor)
American attorney
the "Dream Team." Uelmen says he devised the memorable line used by Johnnie Cochran in the closing argument, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit." Uelmen
Gerald_Uelmen
American police officer (born 1957)
Johnnie Cochran Jr. stepped into the case, having been hired by Gaines's family to investigate a potential claim against Lyga and the city. Cochran later
Frank_Lyga
American voice actor (born 1952)
voices such as Jim Backus, Lucille Ball, Raymond Burr, Johnny Carson, Johnnie Cochran, Connie Chung, Pat Cooper, Jane Curtin, Sammy Davis Jr., Doris Day
Billy_West
American actor (born 1965)
pleaded not guilty and was represented by the famous defense attorney Johnnie Cochran, who argued that Bridges was an abused minor who had been driven to
Todd_Bridges
American police detective (1952–2026)
self-incrimination. During his closing argument, defense attorney Johnnie Cochran called Fuhrman "a lying, perjuring, genocidal racist", likening him
Mark_Fuhrman
1990s police corruption scandal in Los Angeles
Within three days of the incident, the Gaines family retained attorney Johnnie Cochran and filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles
Rampart_scandal
1994 double murder in Los Angeles, U.S.
Team", initially led by Robert Shapiro and subsequently directed by Johnnie Cochran. The team included F. Lee Bailey, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian
Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman
Murder_of_Nicole_Brown_Simpson_and_Ron_Goldman
1964 painting by Norman Rockwell
Simpson's house during his 1995 murder trial by defense attorney Johnnie Cochran. Cochran hoped to evoke the sympathy of visiting jurors, who were mostly
The_Problem_We_All_Live_With
American writer and journalist (1925–2009)
journalistic style.[citation needed] It was released globally and features Johnnie Cochran, Griffin Dunne, and producer David Brown. In September 2008, Dunne
Dominick_Dunne
Use of DNA in the American murder trial
allegedly planted, by his closing arguments, lead defense attorney Johnnie Cochran had focused on a single exhibit: the bloody glove found by detective
DNA evidence in the O. J. Simpson murder trial
DNA_evidence_in_the_O._J._Simpson_murder_trial
German-American murder victim (1959–1994)
Team", initially led by Robert Shapiro and subsequently directed by Johnnie Cochran. The team included F. Lee Bailey, Alan Dershowitz, Robert Kardashian
Nicole_Brown_Simpson
American attorney (born 1950)
replace attorneys Mark Geragos and Ben Brafman as lead trial counsel. Johnnie Cochran, who represented Jackson during earlier molestation accusations, recommended
Thomas_Mesereau
Annual influential person or idea chosen by magazine
landslide, which led to Gingrich being elected Speaker of the House. 4 Johnnie Cochran Jr. Richard Holbrooke Bill Gates Timothy McVeigh 1996 David Ho Born
Time_Person_of_the_Year
American actor (born 1959)
recurring character, the Johnnie Cochran-inspired defense attorney Jackie Chiles, in the comedy series Seinfeld. He had observed Cochran for years at a shared
Phil_Morris_(actor)
2018 crime film directed by Brad Furman
a civil suit, with the Gaines family being represented by attorney Johnnie Cochran. Poole confirms from an undercover FBI agent the connection between
City_of_Lies
American legal commentator and television journalist (born 1959)
founder Steven Brill to do a legal commentary show alongside Johnnie Cochran. When Cochran left the show, Grace was moved to a solo trial coverage show
Nancy_Grace
American actor (born 1967)
impressions of the following celebrities: Bobby Brown Ray Charles Johnnie Cochran Nat King Cole Billy Crystal (as Harry Burns from When Harry Met Sally
Phil_LaMarr
American attorney
trial. In 1996, Peter Neufeld, Barry Scheck and Johnnie Cochran established the law partnership Cochran Neufeld & Scheck, with a focus on representing
Peter_Neufeld
American defense attorney
for five years before being hired by Johnnie Cochran. She eventually became the Managing Partner of The Cochran Firm, and was a member of O. J. Simpson's
Shawn_Holley
2005 child abuse trial of American singer
recommended to the Jackson family by fellow legal defense attorney Johnnie Cochran who ten years prior had gained notoriety for defending former Hall
Trial_of_Michael_Jackson
American Baptist minister, activist and talk show host (born 1954)
it was later paid by a number of black business leaders including Johnnie Cochran. Sharpton said in 2007 that if he had it to do over again, he might
Al_Sharpton
Day of the year
1936 – Gwen Marston, American quilter and writer (died 2019) 1937 – Johnnie Cochran, American lawyer (died 2005) 1938 – Nick Gravenites, American singer-songwriter
October_2
Annual award by the Broadcast Television Critics Association
Courtney B. Vance The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story Johnnie Cochran FX Bryan Cranston All the Way Lyndon B. Johnson HBO Benedict Cumberbatch
Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Critics'_Choice_Television_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Movie/Miniseries
Conceptual framework
wide public reception in the O.J. Simpson murder case when attorney Johnnie Cochran "enacted a sort of applied CRT", selecting an African-American jury
Critical_race_theory
American entertainment lawyer (1939–2021)
dropped Simpson as a client, forcing him to hire Robert Shapiro and Johnnie Cochran instead. Weitzman also appeared as a legal advisor in Murder One (1995)
Howard_Weitzman
American lawyer (born 1970)
commentator Geraldo Rivera referred to Baez as "Juanie Cochran", in reference to Johnnie Cochran, who had developed a similar reputation as a defense attorney
Jose_Baez_(lawyer)
Type of cognitive bias
the murder trial of O. J. Simpson, in 1995, Simpsons defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran memorably summed up 'if [the glove] doesn't fit, you must acquit',
Rhyme-as-reason_effect
American country music singer-songwriter (1923–2013)
Shreveport area in this honor, including Terry Bradshaw, Kix Brooks, Johnnie Cochran, Tom Jarriel, Joe Ferguson, Eddie Robinson, Hal Sutton, and David Toms
Claude_King
American athlete (born 1975)
school the last two. In 1992, she was successfully defended by attorney Johnnie Cochran on charges of missing a routine drug test. She was selected the Gatorade
Marion_Jones
American animated sitcom
Dictionary of Catchphrases. In the season two episode "Chef Aid", attorney Johnnie Cochran uses what's called in the show the Chewbacca defense, which is a legal
South_Park
2016 American documentary
arthritis medicine so the gloves wouldn’t fit him in court. However Johnnie Cochran denied this during the trial and informed Judge Ito in court that Shawn
O.J.:_Made_in_America
14th episode of the 2nd season of South Park
company refuses, and furthermore, hires Johnnie Cochran, who files a lawsuit against him for harassment. Cochran employs the "Chewbacca defense", resulting
Chef_Aid
Favorite sayings are "Outrageous! Egregious! Preposterous!" Parody of Johnnie Cochran. After the group is convicted in the finale, Jackie confirms that Sidra
List_of_Seinfeld_characters
American television award
Rylance Thomas Cromwell Wolf Hall PBS 2016 (68th) Courtney B. Vance Johnnie Cochran The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story FX Bryan Cranston
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Lead_Actor_in_a_Limited_or_Anthology_Series_or_Movie
O'Brien Heidi Fleiss Howard Hughes Arthur Letts William J. Bratton Johnnie Cochran (where he died in April 2005) Lance Ito (lived there as a child) Leno
List of people from Los Feliz, Los Angeles
List_of_people_from_Los_Feliz,_Los_Angeles
American criminal defense attorney (1933–2021)
Darden Gil Garcetti William Hodgman Defense figures F. Lee Bailey Johnnie Cochran Alan Dershowitz Carl E. Douglas Robert Kardashian Peter Neufeld Barry
F._Lee_Bailey
2004 television film by Allan Moyle
as Paris Jackson Greg Lawson as Detective #1 William S. Taylor as Johnnie Cochran Marty Antonini as Detective #2 Jason Anthony Griffith as Jermaine Jackson
Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story
Man_in_the_Mirror:_The_Michael_Jackson_Story
Belizean rapper and politician (born 1978)
injured the bystanders. Combs was represented by Benjamin Brafman and Johnnie Cochran, while Shyne's defense attorney was Murray Richman. At his trial, an
Shyne
1999 single by Outkast
initial lawsuit was dismissed. Parks' representation hired lawyer Johnnie Cochran to appeal the decision in 2001, but the appeal was denied on First
Rosa_Parks_(song)
American actor and playwright (1961–2000)
11, 2000, attorney Johnnie Cochran filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the LAPD on behalf of Lee's family. Cochran stated that the "LAPD
Anthony_Lee_(actor)
Johnnie Cochran
List of Kappa Alpha Psi members
List_of_Kappa_Alpha_Psi_members
1987 false accusations of rape in New York, US
Sharpton was paid for him in 2001 by supporters, including attorney Johnnie Cochran and businessman Earl G. Graves, Jr. In December 2012, the New York
Tawana_Brawley_rape_hoax
First accusations against American singer
trial being compromised by publicly discussing discovery results. Johnnie Cochran and Weitzman, attorneys representing Jackson, argued that investigators
1993 Michael Jackson sexual abuse allegations
1993_Michael_Jackson_sexual_abuse_allegations
Neighborhood of Los Angeles in California, United States
Busby Berkley, choreographer Ben Carter, actor Ray Charles, singer Johnnie Cochran, attorney Clementina D. Griffin, school principal, aviator Lionel Hampton
West_Adams,_Los_Angeles
2016 American television programming awards
Courtney B. Vance – The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story as Johnnie Cochran (FX)‡ Bryan Cranston – All the Way as President Lyndon B. Johnson (HBO)
68th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards
American comedy television series
[citation needed] Carlos plays a judge, and with the help of the ghost of Johnnie Cochran looks at real life recent court cases.[citation needed] An animated
Mind_of_Mencia
him for hitting her car. Mark Curry guest stars as Ronnie Cochran, a spoof of Johnnie Cochran. Note: This is the only episode that Martin Payne (played
List_of_Martin_episodes
Season of television series
of an F-14 during recovery operations. Mary Hart, Gloria Allred and Johnnie Cochran appear as themselves. 116 6 "The Princess and the Petty Officer" Alan
JAG_season_6
Harlem annual parade
Clayton Powell Jr., Mayor David Dinkins, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, Johnnie Cochran, Spike Lee, Queen Mother Moore, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Paul Winfield
African_American_Day_Parade
American hip-hop duo
metaphorical, to Rosa Parks the person. Parks' representation hired lawyer Johnnie Cochran to appeal the decision in 2001, but the appeal was denied. The judge
Outkast
American radio and television personality and actor (born 1986)
interviewed many celebrities including The Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Johnnie Cochran, Jimmy Cliff, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Damian Marley, Akon, Fat Joe, A.J
Gee_Money
5th episode of the 14th season of South Park
Healing")[citation needed]** Politician Hillary Clinton ("The Snuke") Lawyer Johnnie Cochran ("Chef Aid") Singer/songwriter Phil Collins ("Timmy 2000") Politician
200_(South_Park)
Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States
school was renamed after attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. and 17th Street was rechristened as Johnnie Cochran Vista. Cochran had attended Mount Vernon and
Arlington Heights, Los Angeles
Arlington_Heights,_Los_Angeles
American former death row inmate and author (born 1942)
his defense team in 2005 included prominent civil rights attorneys: Johnnie Cochran, George Kendall, and famed New Orleans defense attorney Julian Murray
Wilbert_Rideau
Attorney and professional wrestling manager
J. Simpson trial. His character and speaking style were based on Johnnie Cochran. Clarence Mason was introduced as the legal counsel for Jim Cornette
Clarence_Mason
American rapper and producer (born 1969)
place, the highly publicized trial began. Combs's attorneys were Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. and Benjamin Brafman. Combs was found not guilty on all charges
Sean_Combs
Cemetery in Inglewood, California
crowds. James Cleveland (1931–1991), gospel singer, composer, arranger Johnnie Cochran (1937–2005), trial lawyer Anthony Cornero (1899–1955), bootlegger,
Inglewood_Park_Cemetery
Award ceremony for performances of 2016
Vance – The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX) as Johnnie Cochran Sarah Paulson – The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards
23rd_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards
U.S. National Football League policy
years. Shortly afterwards, U.S. civil rights attorneys Cyrus Mehri and Johnnie Cochran released a study showing that black head coaches, despite winning a
Rooney_Rule
3rd episode of the 7th season of Seinfeld
first appearance of Jackie Chiles, a parody of Johnnie Cochran, played by Phil Morris. Morris and Cochran had visited the same barbershop in Los Angeles
The_Maestro_(Seinfeld)
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