About Neal Katyal

Supreme Court Advocacy and Arguments

Neal Katyal has argued more Supreme Court cases than any other minority lawyer (50+), co-directing appellate practices at firms like Hogan Lovells.[2][6] He shares strategies for lawyers to deliver better arguments, stressing client impact and everyday legal interactions.[5]

Government Service and Historical Accountability

As Acting Solicitor General, Katyal issued a 'confession of error' for the U.S. government's mistakes in Japanese-American internment cases, highlighting ethical duties in past injustices.[1] He reflects on this privilege in official Justice Department posts.[1]

Critiques of Executive Overreach and Trump Legal Challenges

Katyal led the successful 6-3 SCOTUS challenge against Trump's sweeping tariffs under IEEPA, calling it a 'victory for rule of law' and 'fundamentally un-American,' setting parameters on constitutional operations.[11][12][13][15][16][17][18][19][22][23][24] Clients seek refunds post-ruling.[24] He positions this as Trump's biggest legal setback.[11]

Impeachment and Democratic Accountability

In 'Impeach,' Katyal argues Trump must be held accountable for abusing power to protect American democracy.[3]

Media, Writing, and Public Commentary

Katyal runs the 'Courtside' Substack and podcast, discussing cases like Citizens United with guests like Judd Apatow.[6][8][9][10] Active on X (@neal_katyal) as 'extremist centrist,' NYT bestselling author, and law professor.[7] Featured in interviews on SCOTUS rulings and tariffs.[13][16][17][19]

Broader Social Impact and Public Engagements

Topics include social impact; speaks at events like Loyola University on humanities.[20] Involved in prediction market cases for Kalshi.[25] Opinion pieces advocate U.S. boots on the ground in Ukraine for security.[21]