Carol Weiss King
| Carol Weiss King | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Carole Therese Weiss August 24, 1895 New York City |
| Died | January 22, 1952 (aged 56) New York City |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Carol King |
| Education | JD from New York University Law School |
| Alma mater | Barnard College |
| Occupation | Attorney, legal organizer |
| Years active | 1917–1952 |
| Employer | Self |
| Known for | Pro-communist, civil rights legal defenses of Harry Bridges, Gerhart Eisler, J. Peters |
| Notable work | Formation of International Labor Defense, International Juridical Association and National Lawyers Guild |
| Spouse(s) | Gordon Congdon King |
| Children | Jonathan King |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Weiss, Caroline Stix |
| Family | William Stix Weiss; Nina Henrietta Weiss Stern, Louis Stix Weiss |
Carol Weiss King (24 August 1895 – 22 January 1952) was a well-known immigration lawyer, key founder of the International Juridical Association, and a founding member of the National Lawyer's Guild in the United States. Her Left-leaning career spans from the Palmer Raids to the McCarthy Era.
Born August 24, 1895, Carol Weiss was the youngest child of Samuel Weiss and Carrie (née Stix) Weiss. Her father was a founder of the law firm of Frank and Weiss (1875-1880), then practiced alone (1880-1910). Her oldest brother, William S. Weiss, continued their father's firm until forced to stop by multiple sclerosis. Another older brother, Louis S. Weiss also entered his father's first Frank and Weiss, which developed into today's Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
In 1912, Weiss entered Barnard College as a member of the Class of 1916. Archives show many sides of her college life. In 1913, she appeared in a school play, partook in "Mysteries" (sorority rushing), and played basketball. In 1914, she was known as "man-hating" yet managed to appear "resplendent" for the Sophomore Dance. She also joined the managing board of the Barnard Bulletin, whereafter her name appeared as an associate editor. In 1914-1915, she was active in the English Club. In 1915, she was involved in the Social Science League, which discussed theories of Scott Nearing and for which she was running as secretary-treasurer. For the Athletic Club, she served as pitcher in 1914. In 1916, she was among many who had not paid her Athletic Association dues but was in good enough standing appear listed as a member in yearbook as well as a committee member for Greek Games. She graduated in 1916.
In 1917, she entered law school and in 1920 graduated with a JD in Law from New York University; her brother Louis graduated with a BA in Law from Columbia University, although he started law school a year earlier.
By year-end 1916, Weiss was "doing volunteer work for the American Association for Labor Legislation."
In 1917, she was a volunteer research assistant for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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