Two new faces are entering the courtroom drama on All Rise: The CBS series has tapped Samantha Marie Ware (Glee) to recur during Season 2 as Judge Lola Carmichael’s new law clerk Vanessa “Ness” Johnson, TVLine has learned exclusively. Additionally, Shalim Ortiz (Grand Hotel) will recur as Joaquin Luna, a young photographer and political activist who crosses paths with public defender Emily Lopez.
Fresh out of Harvard Law, Ness is described as “whip-smart, bold and sometimes, hilariously in-your-face,” with an “unapologetic and unfiltered approach to work and life.” That attitude will create conflict with her boss Lola and especially with Lola’s judicial assistant Sherri Kansky.
Joaquin, meanwhile, uses his art to raise awareness about social justice online and subscribes to the three A’s — athleticism, adventurism and activism. He is rescued by Emily after being pepper-sprayed in the face by police at a Hall of Justice protest. Afterward, he does everything in his power to get Emily’s phone number and meet her again.
Fresh out of Harvard Law, Ness is described as “whip-smart, bold and sometimes, hilariously in-your-face,” with an “unapologetic and unfiltered approach to work and life.” That attitude will create conflict with her boss Lola and especially with Lola’s judicial assistant Sherri Kansky.
Joaquin, meanwhile, uses his art to raise awareness about social justice online and subscribes to the three A’s — athleticism, adventurism and activism. He is rescued by Emily after being pepper-sprayed in the face by police at a Hall of Justice protest. Afterward, he does everything in his power to get Emily’s phone number and meet her again.
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