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John Reed
A Voice for the Underdog: Championing Civil Rights at the EEOC, SCOTUS, and Beyond
46 minutes Posted Nov 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
The start of a lifelong mission to fight injustice and represent the underdog.
Personal experiences with discrimination as a blind person.
From Ninth Circuit clerk to Disability Rights Advocates to Public Justice.
Appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Preparing for a SCOTUS argument.
Getting a favorable opinion and take-home swag.
Senate confirmation and joining the EEOC as General Counsel.
New chapter at Public Citizen.
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Send us Fan Mail What drives someone to dedicate their entire legal career to fighting for the little guy? For Karla Gilbride, it began early—a fierce intolerance for injustice, amplified by her own lived experience as a blind person in a world that often told her, "No, you can't." A path that started with mock trial competitions in high school led her to public interest advocacy at Public Justice and an unforgettable day when Karla stood before the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court and lite...