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title: "2 Eva Paterson Quotes - Famous Lawyer (Monitor That Caused a Cave In)"
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# Eva Paterson

(1949)   Lawyer   United States

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Eva Paterson is a lawyer from the United States, best known for *Monitor That Caused a Cave In*.

## Quick Facts About Eva Paterson

Born January 1, 1949

Nationality United States

Profession Lawyer

Notable works Monitor That Caused a Cave In

## About Eva Paterson

Eva Jefferson Paterson is the president and founder of the Equal Justice Society, a national legal organization focused on civil rights and anti-discrimination.

##  Quotes by Eva Paterson

> [I'm drowning my brother drowning.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eva-paterson/i-m-drowning-my-brother-drowning/)

[Eva Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eva-paterson/)

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> [Race is the great taboo in our society. We are afraid to talk about it. White folks fear their unspoken views will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eva-paterson/race-is-the-great-taboo-in-our-society-we-are-afraid-to-talk-about-it/)

[Eva Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eva-paterson/)

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