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American litigator at Gibson Dunn known for representing major media organizations in First Amendment cases and leading high-profile constitutional matters.
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Ted Boutrous ranks #79 of 257 in the Lawyer ranking, behind William Rehnquist, ahead of Brendan Sullivan.
Highly regarded First Amendment and appellate litigator, strong media defense record and major-firm reputation.
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What kinds of First Amendment cases does Ted Boutrous handle?
Boutrous represents news organizations, journalists and other clients in disputes involving press freedom, defamation and access to government. He serves as a co-chair of Gibson Dunn's First Amendment and Free Expression Practice Group.
What role did Ted Boutrous play in the Jim Acosta press-credential case?
Boutrous represented CNN and Jim Acosta when the White House revoked Acosta's press credential in 2018. The litigation produced a court order restoring the credential, making the dispute a prominent modern press-access case.
Did Ted Boutrous work on the Wal-Mart v. Dukes Supreme Court case?
Yes, Boutrous represented Walmart in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in 2011 that the proposed nationwide employment class could not proceed as certified.
Is Ted Boutrous related to former Solicitor General Ted Olson?
No familial relationship is generally identified; they were longtime colleagues at Gibson Dunn. Their close collaboration led people at the firm to call them "the two Teds."
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