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Original Jurisdiction

David Lat
Supreme Court
Donald Trump
Dunn Isaacson Rhee
Pro Bono Work
Marriage Equality
Trump Administration
FTX
Sam Bankman-Fried
Trial Law
Sean Combs
Free Speech
Mergers and Acquisitions
Yale Law School
Special Counsel
Legal Profession
Artificial Intelligence
Google Antitrust Litigation
US Attorney's Office
Data Centers
Wachtell Lipton

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

Kannon Shanmugam
One of the nation's leading Scotus advocates
Davis Polk & Wardwell
Episode: ‘A Simple Ambition—The Very Best Appellate Practice’: Kannon Shanmugam
Jessie Liu
Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia; former Deputy General Counsel at the Treasury Department; former Deputy Attorney General's Office staff
LSK (Liu Shur Kravis) / Former DOJ leadership roles
Episode: A Prosecutor Turned Partner—And Pioneer: Jessie Liu
Robert Bonta
Attorney General of California
California Department of Justice
Episode: From Litigation To Legislation And Back Again: Rob Bonta
Sabastian Niles
President and Chief Legal Officer of Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: How Law Firms Can Lead The Agentic AI Era: Sabastian Niles
Sarah Isgur
Author of Last Branch Standing; editor at SCOTUSblog; political/legal commentator
SCOTUSblog; Advisory Opinions podcast; Original Jurisdiction
Episode: Last Branch Standing: Sarah Isgur
Jennifer Bennett
Principal at Gupta Wessler, appellate and Supreme Court advocate
Gupta Wessler
Episode: Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Court: Jennifer Bennett
Jed Bergman
Former colleague at Wachtell Lipton; co-founder and chair of litigation at Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes
Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes
Episode: Building A Law Firm, Five Years In: Jed Bergman
Matthew Platkin
New Jersey's 62nd Attorney General, founder of Platkin LLP
Platkin LLP
Episode: The Very Model Of A Modern Attorney General: Matt Platkin
Michael Gerstenzang
Senior partner at Cleary Gottlieb and former managing partner.
Cleary Gottlieb
Episode: Build Windmills, Not Walls: Michael Gerstenzang

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David Lat
Host of Original Jurisdiction

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A Prosecutor Turned Partner—And Pioneer: Jessie Liu
Q: What led you to pursue law, and how did your early experiences shape your career path?
A key influence was a piece about Rudy Giuliani in US News and World Report during middle school or high school, which inspired me to pursue a public-service trajectory in law, even though the practical pull toward private practice was strong due to student loans.
A Prosecutor Turned Partner—And Pioneer: Jessie Liu
Q: Tell us about your background and upbringing. Where did you grow up?
I was born in Kingsville, Texas, raised in College Station, Texas, with immigrant parents from Taiwan, and English was not my first language; I learned it in school and developed a strong interest in language that carried through to college and law school.
From Litigation To Legislation And Back Again: Rob Bonta
Q: What led you to go to law school in the first place?
Growing up as the son of immigrant parents in California, he wanted a voice in society and was drawn to law as a means to pursue justice and public service, influenced by Atticus Finch and classic legal ideals.
From Litigation To Legislation And Back Again: Rob Bonta
Q: Tell us about your background and upbringing. Where did you grow up?
The guest describes being born in the Philippines, moving to California as a child, his parents' immigrant background, and the early experiences that shaped his commitment to public service and a desire to fight for justice.
How Law Firms Can Lead The Agentic AI Era: Sabastian Niles
Q: What governance and guardrails do clients want to see from law firms using AI?
Clients want clear governance structures, executive sponsorship, data and privilege protections, internal guardrails, and transparent usage of AI tools to ensure risk is managed and trust is maintained.

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This show centers on law, governance, and the evolving legal profession through candid conversations with prominent practitioners, judges, and policymakers. Episodes frequently explore how legal practice intersects with public policy, high-stakes litigation, and the changing role of law firms in an AI-driven era. Guests range from state attorneys general and Supreme Court advocates to boutique firm founders and renowned litigators, making the program a deep-dive into strategy, ethics, and leadership within the legal world. A notable through-line is the balancing act between public service and private practice, with numerous episodes emphasizing independence, client trust, and the future of law in a tech-enabled landscape. Listeners are like... more

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