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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
Special Counsel
Yale Law School
Legal Profession
Artificial Intelligence
Biglaw
Google Antitrust Litigation
US Attorney's Office
Data Centers

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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For much of the time that I’ve been writing about the legal profession, the line between plaintiff- and defense-side litigation was clear, stable, and widely respected. Small, scrappy firms took plaintiffs’ work on contingency; large, prestigious fir... more

Earlier this year, Benjamin Gruenstein left Cravath Swaine & Moore, his professional home for almost two decades, and founded his own boutique, Gruenstein Law. Ben and I first met around the time that he launched his firm, after we were introduced by... more

Last Tuesday, June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final opinions in argued cases for October Term 2025. So it’s an ideal time to review the Term that was—and to look ahead to what’s on the docket for OT 2026.

I could think of no better guest ... more

Defending some of the Trump administration’s most controversial policies in court, before frequently skeptical judges, can be difficult. But Abhishek “Abhi” Kambli, who recently stepped down as deputy associate attorney general, took on this challeng... more

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Recent Guests

Avi Weitzman
Co-chair of Complex Litigation and Arbitration at Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings
Episode: Biglaw’s Embrace Of Contingency Litigation
Eva Cole
Co-chair of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Winston & Strawn
Winston & Strawn
Episode: Biglaw’s Embrace Of Contingency Litigation
Evan Meyerson
Managing Director at Burford Capital
Burford Capital
Episode: Biglaw’s Embrace Of Contingency Litigation
Benjamin Gruenstein
Former Cravath partner, founder of Gruenstein Law
Gruenstein Law
Episode: From Cravath Partner To Boutique Founder: Ben Gruenstein
Zachary Baron Shemtob
Executive Editor of SCOTUSblog
SCOTUSblog
Episode: Supreme Court Term In Review: Zach Shemtob
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

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David Lat
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Biglaw’s Embrace Of Contingency Litigation
Q: If you're doing something on a contingency, how do you manage your budget?
The panel discusses adopting a disciplined budgeting process, using per-project budgeting and a dedicated pricing or finance function within the firm to track hours, prioritize tasks, and revisit budgets as needed, ensuring the case remains worth the investment despite contingency arrangements.
Supreme Court Term In Review: Zach Shemtob
Q: How did Roberts influence the term's outcomes?
Roberts played a central role, sometimes as a stabilizing force and other times as a strategic swing, authoring major opinions and shaping the institutional direction of the Court while allowing other conservative judges to push outcomes in several key cases.
Supreme Court Term In Review: Zach Shemtob
Q: What were the dominant themes of OT 2025?
OT 2025 was dominated by a conservative-leaning majority that produced several blockbuster decisions, with emphasis on the major questions doctrine, executive power, and administrative agency cases, while still showing occasional splits that defied simple ideological predictions.
From Cravath Partner To Boutique Founder: Ben Gruenstein
Q: Any final words of wisdom for listeners?
He urges listeners to enjoy their career, reassess what they find satisfying, and make tweaks along the way.
From Cravath Partner To Boutique Founder: Ben Gruenstein
Q: How much sleep do you get each night?
He rocks around 7 to 8 hours on typical nights, with some extra sleep on weekends.

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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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2. Eva Cole
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