Three Women, 25 Men Set to Argue at Supreme Court in November (2)

Three of the 28 lawyers who’ll argue at the U.S. Supreme Court in November are women, and five of the men who’ll take the podium have already done so this term.

The term kicked off in October with six women arguing, a higher percentage compared to last term, but the November session sees those numbers drop again.

In addition to spotlighting a continuing gender disparity, the session also will feature an argument from a veteran advocate, Ted Olson, on Nov. 12. He’s represented conservative causes in the past, but this time will fight the Trump administration’s effort to undo ...