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Original Jurisdiction

David Lat
Pro Bono Work
Free Speech
Kirkland & Ellis
Donald Trump
Legal Community
Immigration Law
Access To Justice
Bush V. Gore
David Boies
Legal Aid
Pauline Newman
Trump V. Anderson
Marriage Equality
New Jersey
Easha Anand
H. Rodgin Cohen
Cancel Culture
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Sines V. Kessler
Karen Dunn

Original Jurisdiction, a podcast about law and the legal profession, features host David Lat interviewing some of the most interesting, influential, and important people in the world of law. It's the companion podcast to Lat's Substack newsletter of the same name. You can follow David on Twitter (@DavidLat) or email him at davidlat@substack.com, and you can subscribe to his newsletter at davidlat.... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy Heaphy
A legal expert with extensive experience in public service, including as US Attorney and Chief Investigative Counsel.
Heaphy, Smith, Harbach & Windom
Episode: Launching A Boutique In Turbulent Times: Timothy Heaphy
Steven Messina
Longtime partner at Skadden Arps and global head of Skadden's banking group.
Skadden Arps
Episode: AI Data Center Dealmaking: Steven Messina
Justice David Wecht
Justice on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Episode: Serving On A State High Court: Justice David Wecht
Judge Nancy Gertner
Federal judge (retired), author, and legal commentator
Former US District Judge for the District of Massachusetts
Episode: Judging The Justice System In The Age Of Trump: Nancy Gertner
Kenneth Feinberg
Leading figure in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, known for overseeing the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Episode: Resolving The Unresolvable: Kenneth Feinberg
Orin Snyder
One of the country's top trial lawyers and a former federal prosecutor.
Gibson Dunn
Episode: Trial Lawyer To The Stars: Orin Snyder
Jeannie Rhee
Founding partner of Dunn Isaacson Rhee and experienced crisis manager and litigation strategist
Dunn Isaacson Rhee
Episode: A Happy Warrior, For Her Clients And For The Rule Of Law: Jeannie Rhee
Elie Honig
Federal prosecutor turned legal journalist and author.
CNN
Episode: When You Come At The King: Elie Honig
Christopher Seeger
One of the nation's top plaintiff side litigators in multi-district, mass tort and class action litigation.
Seeger Weiss
Episode: The Maestro Of Mass Torts: Christopher Seeger

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David Lat
Host of the podcast and a legal commentator, David Lat engages influential figures in conversations regarding law and the legal profession.

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Launching A Boutique In Turbulent Times: Timothy Heaphy
Q: What are you most looking forward to doing with your new firm?
It's a chance to do important work with good people, and to help maintain those guardrails.
Launching A Boutique In Turbulent Times: Timothy Heaphy
Q: How do you feel in terms of the pardons and clemency that were extended to some of the people who engaged in these criminal actions on January 6th?
It's outrageous. I worry that people that were convicted by juries of very serious crimes, crimes of violence, crimes of seditious conspiracy... makes people feel as if there's a get out of jail free card.
AI Data Center Dealmaking: Steven Messina
Q: Any final words of wisdom for my listeners?
Family and friends should be prioritized over work, and maintaining open communication about commitments is essential.
AI Data Center Dealmaking: Steven Messina
Q: How much sleep do you get each night?
He averages six and a half to seven hours of sleep.
AI Data Center Dealmaking: Steven Messina
Q: What would you be if you were not a lawyer?
His dream job would be first base for the New York Yankees.

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