Patty Blum: A Trailblazing Journey from Human Rights Law to Chronicling War-Time Love Letters
San Anselmo, Calif. — At the age of 76, Patty Blum, a seasoned human rights attorney and scholar, has a wealth of achievements under her belt, including notable contributions to legal academia and impactful litigations. Among her feats is founding the first International Human Rights Law Clinic at UC Berkeley and authoring a heartfelt book drawn from an extensive family correspondence from the World War II era. Blum’s career is marked by a deep commitment to justice. She has spearheaded critical cases, including landmark civil litigations against former Salvadoran defense ministers accused of overwhelming human … Read more