
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryBusinessCareers | |||

I’ve interviewed many law firm leaders on this podcast, usually from one of two extremes: brand-new boutiques or long-established Biglaw institutions. But the most interesting moment in a firm’s history may be the middle—when the early bets have paid... more
Over the three decades that I’ve been in and around the legal profession, one of the most interesting developments has been the rise of what I’d call “The Modern Attorney General.”
Years ago, the typical state attorney general had a fairly sleepy ro... more
Last month, Michael Gerstenzang concluded a nine-year run as managing partner of Cleary Gottlieb, one of the world’s leading law firms. During his tenure, he guided the firm through the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical turbulence, and the early stages... more
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If you’re my age, you’ll recall the story of Bernhard Goetz. On a New York City subway car on December 22, 1984, Goetz shot four Black teenagers from the Bronx at po... more
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This show centers on the legal world, featuring in-depth conversations with prominent lawyers, judges, and legal commentators about major cases, legal ethics, and the evolving landscape of law firms and public service. Across episodes, listeners get insights into high-profile investigations, mass torts, corporate governance, and the interplay between law and politics, often through career retrospectives and practical takeaways for practitioners. The host leans into stories about independence in practice, crisis management, and the human side of mediation and litigation, offering actionable perspectives for lawyers, policymakers, and professionals interested in how legal systems shape business and society. A notable throughline is the explor... more
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Recent guests on Original Jurisdiction include:
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3. Michael Gerstenzang
4. Elliot Williams
5. Timothy Heaphy
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7. Justice David Wecht
8. Judge Nancy Gertner
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