Distinguished Corporate Litigator Charlie Weiss Brings Hope to the Wrongfully Convicted

A man with grey hair and glasses stands with arms crossed in a conference room. He wears a dark grey suit, light blue shirt, and a blue tie with green and white stripes. Light-colored chairs surround a large table in the background.

Charlie Weiss ’68 J.D., a former high-powered corporate litigator, has redirected his career to give voice to the wrongly convicted. His legal career was highlighted by two pro bono victories in the nation’s highest court which later expanded to his work on innocence cases, including the landmark exoneration of Josh Kezer, where he helped expose prosecutorial misconduct and flawed evidence.

Since then, Weiss has worked on multiple exonerations. He credits his success to humility, faith, and a commitment to truth—qualities that guide his approach when navigating a system often resistant to admitting error. For him, this work is not merely legal advocacy but a moral duty. His story shows how uncovering the truth can bring transformative freedom for exonerees, healing for their families, and renewed faith in public justice.

Learn more about Charlie Weiss in Notre Dame Magazine.