Original Jurisdiction

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.substack.com. davidlat.substack.com

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Every guest on Original Jurisdiction

102 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Roman Martinez

   A Relentlessly Successful SCOTUS Advocate: Roman Martinez · Jul 2024

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   Ross Guberman

   How AI Is Transforming Legal Writing: Ross Guberman · Dec 2024

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   Ruth Markel

   The Dan Markel Case: An Interview With Ruth Markel · Nov 2022

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   Ryne Miller

   ‘Just Keep Going’: Former FTX General Counsel Ryne Miller · Aug 2024

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   Sabastian Niles

   How Law Firms Can Lead The Agentic AI Era: Sabastian Niles · Apr 2026

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   Sandra Leung

   Paying It Forward: Sandra Leung · May 2025

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   Shannon Minter

   A Pioneering Advocate For LGBTQ Rights: Shannon Minter · Jun 2025

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   Shanu Bajaj

   A Dynamic Young Dealmaker: Shanu Bajaj · May 2024

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   Shawn Crowley

   Holding Trump Accountable: Shawn Crowley · Feb 2024

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    Sonya Som

    What Employers Want: An Interview With Sonya Som · Mar 2023

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    Stephen Vaden

    Just Say Yes: An Interview With Judge Stephen Vaden · Mar 2023

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    Steven Epstein

    The Dan Markel Case: An Interview With Steven Epstein · Oct 2022

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    Steven Messina

    AI Data Center Dealmaking: Steven Messina · Dec 2025

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    Steven Molo

    Dare To Be Great: An Interview With Steven Molo · Apr 2023

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    Timothy Heaphy

    Launching A Boutique In Turbulent Times: Timothy Heaphy · Jan 2026

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    Tom Clare

    Inside Dominion v. Fox: An Interview With Tom Clare And Libby Locke · Apr 2023

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    Twyla Carter

    'Always Be Courageous': An Interview With Twyla Carter · Nov 2023

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    Vince Chhabria

    On Constitutional Crisis And The Current ‘Precarious’ Moment: Vince Chhabria · Feb 2025

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    Yvette Ostolaza

    Leading A Biglaw Firm Through Interesting Times: Yvette Ostolaza · Mar 2025

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    Zach Shemtob

    Supreme Court Term In Review: Zach Shemtob · Jul 2026

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    Zachary Baron Shemtob

    Irreconcilable Differences: An Interview With... My Husband, Zachary Baron Shemtob · Jul 2023

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    Ken Feinberg

    Resolving The Unresolvable: Kenneth Feinberg · Oct 2025

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