A 10-Time SCOTUS Litigator on the Court’s Conservative Future
Summary
Stanford law professor Pam Carlin joins Joyce Vance to discuss the craft of Supreme Court litigation, offering insights from her ten arguments before the justices. Carlin shares anecdotes about reading "tea leaves" during oral arguments and reflects on the court’s significant shift toward conservatism since her time as a law clerk. The conversation also touches on the impact of popular movements on judicial decisions and the controversy surrounding the court’s "shadow docket."
Topics discussed
Introduction of Pam Carlin and episode preview
Challenges of arguing before the Supreme Court
Reading tea leaves and predicting case outcomes
Reflections on the Bostock decision and oral argument
The ideological shift of the Supreme Court over time
Justice Alito's views on threats and public criticism
Discussion on the Supreme Court's shadow docket
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