Possible Clues:

• "Ally McBeal" lawyer
• Harper Lee's given name
• Harper Lee's first name
• Woman's name backward or forward
• Lawyer on 'Ally McBeal'
• 'Ally McBeal' role
• Name found backward in "excellent"
• Portia de Rossi's "Ally McBeal" role
• Portia de Rossi's 'Ally McBeal' role
• __ Harper Lee