1. Zellner is unafraid of going against the odds.

As a lawyer that specializes in justice for the innocent, post-conviction, Zellner faces the power of the State courts that usually ends up siding with prosecutors. Appealing a case after conviction is a task that must be done with intense will and patience.

2. No stone goes unturned.

Every detail of Steven's case was tested, corroborated by experts, and tested again. The blood found in Teresa's car, even dismantling Steven's sink to test if it was possible for blood from a cut on his hand to be collected from it. Zellner was able to fish out evidence that was not handed over to the first defense team and find details that were glossed over. Anyone willing to go through every single detail of a high-profile case is a boss.

3. Her clerks are a team of young women.

In the scenes of Zellner meeting with her law clerks, it is instantly noticeable that her team is made up of young women. What better message to send to viewers and other firms that women deserve the same opportunities, and can kick ass while they do it? This subtlety shows her commitment to passing the torch onto the next woman.

4. She is meticulous.

There's no experiment or testing that Zellner didn't think of. She followed through with every single theory, even recreating the events of what Steven says happened the last time he was Teresa Halbach. Any piece of evidence that was collected by police was scrutinized, studied, and ended up telling a different story by the time Zellner was through.

5. She is determined.

After turning in a 1200 page petition for Steven to get a re-trial, spending months going over his case, the judge dismissed it with a mere 6 page response, denying the petition. Zellner said herself, she is not going to give up or let the State discourage her from seeking justice.