Assessing Advocacy in the Federal Appeals Through the Lens of Five Cases From the Past Year

Five cases with huge implications and top big firm advocates. Which briefs had the greatest impact? They are ranked below.

Across five of the most closely watched federal appellate cases of the past year, a striking pattern has emerged: courts are grappling with cutting-edge questions at the intersection of constitutional doctrine, statutory interpretation, and contemporary social and technological realities. From trade secret theft and racial equity in venture capital to s…