Wrongly Convicted Attorney Fights Back

ABC is developing a new legal drama series called Con Law, created by Joey Falco, which combines elements of Suits and John Grisham's The Rainmaker. The series follows a corporate attorney who is wrongly convicted of murdering her spouse and later seeks to protect vulnerable individuals from powerful corporations.

The corporate attorney is exonerated six years after being wrongly convicted, and joins a scrappy Brooklyn defense firm after being exonerated. The series will center on her journey as she uses her skills to fight for others vulnerable to being taken advantage of by the system.

Joey Falco is a writer, executive producer, and showrunner for Con Law, and Jordan Cerf will executive produce the series for Linden Productions. Con Law is being developed by 20th Television.

## What it's about Con Law is a mash-up of Suits and John Grisham's The Rainmaker, and will explore the story of a brilliant, high-powered corporate attorney who is wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband. After losing everything, including her freedom, career, and daughter, she is exonerated six years later and joins a defense firm to fight for others.

## Why it matters The series will delve into the themes of justice, power, and vulnerability, and will follow the attorney's journey as she seeks to protect others from being taken advantage of by powerful corporations. With its unique blend of legal drama and social commentary, Con Law has the potential to resonate with audiences and spark important conversations.

The development of Con Law is a significant move for ABC, and marks a new direction for the network in the legal drama genre. With Joey Falco at the helm, the series is likely to be a compelling and thought-provoking addition to the network's lineup.