Alright people, lets quite down and think this one through.
Lets assume that the person in question, although a lawyer, can think things through.
What better qualification in 10 to 15 years than being the first lawyer to defend an accused terrorist from the evil Republican machine of the right-wing hateful President G.W.Bush?
If the democrats ever get back into power this is the golden key to a major job in the new administration.
If the Republicans stay in power there is still the golden ring working for the UN or some other international non-government agency.
Plus, what liberal think tank would pass up hiring her?
From now until the last legal act (as in play) occurs at Gitmo she has free national and international publicity. This free advertisement is well beyond her current or future ability to pay for it out of her own pocket.
Besides, she will not go hungry, un-clothed, or homeless; there will always be some high powered liberal to pick up her tabs.
Who knows, she might even get an invite to spend time with… (insert you least favorite liberal’s name here)…!
All in all I think this was a very smart career move on her part. But then, isn’t that what everything is about - smart career moves?
Her name looks middle eastern to me. And I'm not sure her salary will represent her entire income.