14. A Few Words — Episode — The Good Wife

14. A Few Words

When Alicia is asked to be the keynote speaker at the American Bar Association conference in New York City, she looks to her past for inspiration. Meanwhile, the competition with Diane and Will continues as Alicia and Cary battle to align with a powerful New York lawyer. Also, Will turns to an old acquaintance when it becomes clear that Nelson Dubeck's investigation into possible voter fraud isn't going away.

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Complete story — includes the ending

Alicia, Cary and Clarke are in New York for Alicia's keynote speech at a conference for the American Bar Association. Alicia struggles to compose a suitable speech, so she decides to draw upon her past for inspiration. In attendance is a prominent New York lawyer who is leaving her own firm and eagerly sought after by both Florrick/Agos and LG. Will, still being pursued by Nelson Dubeck from the Office of Public Integrity over possible voter fraud, decides to retain Elsbeth Tascioni to represent him in the investigation and a forthcoming grand jury hearing.

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