Orrick Touts ‘Constellation Model’ for SCOTUS Arguments

One law firm sent four attorneys to the lectern during the U.S. Supreme Court’s recently completed term—and they all won.

Many firms hand all Supreme Court arguments to one attorney, but Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP spreads arguments among lawyers.

A small group of elite appellate lawyers dominates high court arguments, leaving little room for new talent to break in. Supreme Court “experts” argued 56 percent of the cases at the high court this term, according to statistics by SCOTUSblog. In recent terms, it’s been as high as 74 percent.

Former Solicitor General Paul Clement, of Kirkland & Ellis ...