As the head of our Social Security department, Anthony Vessel has a serious role with a lot of responsibility, but this doesn’t prevent him from focusing on what’s important. When asked about his job, Anthony says, “I enjoy the fact that all of my efforts — all the fighting I do for my clients — are helping people who really need it. It’s gratifying to know, and it’s what motivates me: knowing my work is giving necessary access to health care, to a means for people to survive.” His dedication and drive, coupled with his compassion and empathy for clients, makes working with Anthony a great experience. Anthony first joined our firm as a law clerk to Marc during law school, and he says, “I really liked what we were doing.” The team aspect and mission made coming aboard as an attorney an easy decision. “I believe in what we do, and I get along well with Marc and our team. We complement each other and see eye-to-eye. We’re a tight-knit group, and there’s a strong team aspect. We all pitch in,” Anthony says. Anthony acknowledges how powerful it can be when a client receives the benefits they need. Sometimes a thank-you doesn’t convey what an incredible, life-changing moment it is. When words fail to do it justice, Anthony notes, “I always like getting paid in hugs.” Outside of work, Anthony stays active with a number of sports and outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and biking. He picked up soccer during law school and is still on a team with some of his law school friends. What keeps him so motivated to move? His clients. Anthony explains, “Seeing a lot of my clients who used to be really active get sidelined by their impairments puts it into perspective. I don’t want to be an able-bodied person who sits around all day.”Anthony also enjoys listening to music and catching live concerts, like the recent Electric Light Orchestra concert he saw with his father in August. The Head of Our Social Security Department Shares What He Loves About His Job How Anthony Excels in His Role
3 True Crime Shows You Have to See There’s a genre of entertainment that many Americans are afraid to admit is their secret obsession. It’s as if you’re hiding a secret that you desperately want to confess, but you’re afraid of the judgment and concerned looks from your friends. Then one day, you muster the courage to casually mention a docu-series you watched — hoping for absolution but concerned the jury won’t understand — and the floodgates open. Suddenly your closest friends and family have passionate opinions on the justice system and can tell you they know exactly who murdered who and how. Deep down inside, everyone loves a good mystery. Here are three of the best. ‘Making a Murderer’ Directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos take viewers through an experience that feels like the most maddening game of ping pong ever played — in any given episode, your view may bounce from one polarizing opinion to another. After watching 10 mind- bending episodes of Steven Avery and his attorneys going back and forth during the trial, you’ll have questions that demand answers. So many, in fact, that Netflix has confirmed the production of a second season and a spin-off series titled “Convicting a Murderer.” ‘The Jinx’ Forty years of conflicting reports on three murders make for one compelling HBO series. Robert Durst goes under the spotlight after speaking for the first time about the death of three people connected to him. A web of lies, convolution, and gritty storytelling comes to one bone-chilling conclusion that will make your jaw drop. ‘The Staircase’ Did Michael Peterson kill his wife? Did the American justice system tear apart the dream it so righteously attempts to protect? What is considered fact in a murder trial? These are just a few of the questions you’ll contemplate as you go on a 16-year journey told over 13 gripping episodes. Questionable expert testimony and crime scene evidence are juxtaposed with a competent defense team and a convincing defendant, making for a story that begs viewers to take sides. In the end, the only fact you’ll know to be true is that you can’t trust your intuition.
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