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Original Jurisdiction

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

Abhishek Kambli
Partner at Holtzman Vogel; former Deputy Associate Attorney General
Holtzman Vogel
Episode: Taking On Tough Cases For The Trump Administration: Abhishek Kambli
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

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David Lat
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Taking On Tough Cases For The Trump Administration: Abhishek Kambli
Q: Why move to Holtzman Vogel after DOJ?
The move was about finding a platform with strong government and elections practice, plaintiff-side opportunities, and amicus work, plus the chance to build a practice in a culture that embraces controversial but important cases.
Taking On Tough Cases For The Trump Administration: Abhishek Kambli
Q: What was your experience as an AUSA in Indiana and your notable cases?
He handled drug and violent crime cases, observed the evolving landscape of Second Amendment and federal litigation, and contributed to the Kansas AGs' office cases including major anti-administration litigation such as the student loan forgiveness cases.
Taking On Tough Cases For The Trump Administration: Abhishek Kambli
Q: What path did you envision after Notre Dame Law?
He aimed to serve in the military and joined the Judge Advocate General's Corps, rotating between prosecution and defense, before moving into civilian federal service and later state-level litigation.
Taking On Tough Cases For The Trump Administration: Abhishek Kambli
Q: Tell us about your background and upbringing.
Abhi grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, born in Mumbai, India, with a family that faced financial hardships; his father moved to America when he was very young, and he eventually pursued law school after an initial stint in the entertainment industry.
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.

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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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