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Learned Hand was a prominent American lawyer and judge serving on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals from 1924 until his retirement in 1961. He is notable for developing a sophisticated approach to statutory interpretation emphasizing practical consequences and fairness. His legal reasoning, partic...
Floyd Abrams is a prominent legal advocate specializing in constitutional law, particularly concerning freedom of expression. He has advised numerous U.S. administrations and represented clients in significant First Amendment cases including Citizens United v. FEC. His expertise makes him valuable t...
Theodore "Ted" Olson is a prominent American lawyer recognized for his extensive appellate experience. He served as U.S. Solicitor General from 2001 to 2004, arguing significant cases before the Supreme Court including Bush v. Gore. His work focuses on constitutional law and legal strategy, primaril...
Lisa Blatt is a Supreme Court litigator at Williams & Connolly who has argued more cases before the Supreme Court than almost any other active private attorney.
Seth Waxman served as U.S. Solicitor General from 1997 to 2001 and is one of the most prolific Supreme Court advocates in modern American legal history.
Donald Verrilli Jr. is an American lawyer who served as the 46th Solicitor General of the United States from 2011 to 2016, successfully defending the Affordable Care Act.
Noel Francisco is an American lawyer who made history as the 47th Solicitor General of the United States, serving under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2020.
Alan Dershowitz is an American lawyer and legal scholar known for his work in U.S. constitutional law and serving on the defense team for O.J. Simpson in 1995.
Walter Dellinger was Acting U.S. Solicitor General under President Clinton and a Duke Law professor widely influential in constitutional law scholarship.
John W. Davis was a prominent American lawyer and diplomat who argued a record 140 cases before the US Supreme Court and ran for president in 1924 as a Democrat.
