A former Connecticut state prosecutor, Susan Filan Esq. is currently MSNBC’s senior legal analyst and one of the toughest and fairest lawyers around. Since joining MSNBC in 2005, Ms. Filan has become the cable network’s source for a fresh behind the scenes look at the justice system. A talented and accomplished trial lawyer, Susan Filan brings a wealth of practical courtroom experience to television news.
Susan Filan has shared her insight and analysis on a number of high profile cases, including Anna Nicole Smith, Natalie Holloway, Michael Jackson, Scott Peterson, JonBenet Ramsey, O.J. Simpson, Britney Spears, Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, Scooter Libby, Drew Peterson, George Smith, and Robert Blake. She also writes a weekly legal column published on MSNBC.com.
When a legal story becomes high profile, Susan Filan is a force to be reckoned with. Her no nonsense approach is insightful and entertaining. Susan Filan tells it like it is. Ms. Filan has the rare talent to explain complex legal issues in a compelling and incisive way.
The first time Susan Filan ‘91 delivered an opening statement, she had to convince a jury of not 12, but millions, that Michael Jackson was guilty of child molestation.