One of the first to tell it was Tracy Martin, who initially addressed reporters last March 8, trying to raise the case's profile and hike pressure on authorities.
They said they expected the United States to keep a low profile and to be aware of the pressure on the government from hard-line Muslims who support the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Ryan Suratt, who had a small role in the 2009 remake of "Fame, " spearheaded a petition to put pressure on IMDb to remove all birth dates from actors' profile pages.
She is also known for an ability to block out the noise of high-profile cases and make life-or-death decisions for her clients under intense pressure, those who know her said.
Along with its leadership role, the U.S. team has been commanding strong press notice, including a profile of Seimone Augustus in the New York Times, and contending with possibly unreasonable performance pressure.