Annie Potts plays the defense attorney, Sophie Devere. Law & Order S17E10 "Corner Office" Recap - TV Tropes
The episode is heavily inspired by the real-life involving then-CEO Carly Fiorina . In that case, HP used private investigators to "pretext" (fraudulently obtain phone records) to identify which board members were leaking information to the press. While the fictional Samantha Weaver is portrayed as a murderer, Fiorina was never charged with such crimes and the "lesbian sub-plot" was an entirely fictional addition for the show. Episode Details Original Air Date: December 13, 2006 [S17E10] Corner Office
The investigation takes a turn when detectives discover Dillon's connection to an escort, Julia Veloso, who is revealed to be Weaver’s secret girlfriend. It is eventually alleged that Weaver ordered the hit to prevent Dillon from exposing their relationship and handing Weaver over to the FBI. Annie Potts plays the defense attorney, Sophie Devere
" Corner Office " is the 10th episode of the 17th season of , which originally aired in December 2006. True to the show's "ripped from the headlines" style, it explores themes of corporate espionage, ruthless ambition, and the double standards faced by women in power. Plot Overview While the fictional Samantha Weaver is portrayed as
Jesse L. Martin (Ed Green), Milena Govich (Nina Cassady), Sam Waterston (Jack McCoy), and Fred Thompson (Arthur Branch).
Calling former employees who testify to her history of vindictive behavior and hounding people out of jobs.
Arguing that Weaver killed not out of emotion, but to defend her absolute power.