About this episode
Are you ready for this? Partners at Williams and Connolly Lisa Blatt and Sarah Harris share what it was like to argue before Justice Antonin Scalia, the pros and cons of careerism, the hunger for victory, the dangers of wearing cowboy boots in court, and why life is just a never-ending series of tradeoffs. Also:
-Texas Sarah vs Tennessee Sarah
-Justice Ginsburg's tip for arguing before the Supreme Court
-Different forms of originalism
-Miffy's (mifepristone)
-Arguing with Justice Alito
-Women in law
-Poor David
-Don't follow your passions
Show notes:
-Lisa Blatt's page at Williams and Connolly
-Sarah Harris' page at Williams and Connolly
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