Gibson Dunn Presents: The Two Teds

The Two Teds Podcast brings together two of the brightest minds in the legal industry – Gibson Dunn’s Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous – to discuss some of the high-profile, high-stakes cases they have argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and elsewhere. Listen to stories from inside the appellate litigation war room as the arguments were developed, and find out what it takes to win at the nation’s highest courts.

Episode 8 - Media Relations 05/28/2024

Episode 8 - Media Relations In this episode of "The Two Teds," Ted OIson and Ted Boutrous discuss the growing importance of media relations as a critical skill for lawyers and a potentially significant factor in controversial legal cases. They talk about the necessity of working with the media to protect the client’s interests, brand, and reputation; the delicate balance that lawyers must strike when dealing with journalists; and how law firms’ media strategy has evolved in recent years. They also draw upon their experience working on high-profile cases to share best practices. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/31496727

Episode 7 - How to Argue Before the U.S. Supreme Court 06/15/2023

Episode 7 - How to Argue Before the U.S. Supreme Court How do you win cases in the highest court in the U.S.? Ted OIson and Ted Boutrous are back to discuss the strategies that helped them win landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. This insider’s look also examines what it takes to craft and deliver legal arguments to secure success in the highest court in the land. Understanding your audience, knowing your arguments and keeping your cool are all essential, they say. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/26360376

Episode 6 - The Supreme Court's Current Term 12/21/2021

Episode 6 - The Supreme Court's Current Term The current Supreme Court term promises to be one of the most eventful and impactful in recent memory. In this episode of "The Two Teds," Ted Boutrous and Ted Olson discuss some of the key cases that will be heard during this session, covering topics that include abortion rights and the First Amendment. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/21422648

Episode 5 - DACA, Dreamers and Immigration 10/13/2021

Episode 5 - DACA, Dreamers and Immigration Gibson Dunn's Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous discuss the firm's role in challenging the Trump Administration’s rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Learn more about the strategies and the personal stakes at play during these important cases. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/20720606

Episode 4 - Marriage Equality 06/30/2021

Episode 4 - Marriage Equality Listen to Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous talk about the landmark court cases that helped to define marriage equality in this country, including their work in overturning California’s Proposition 8. You’ll hear them discuss the legal strategies at play and why it was important to win over the hearts and minds of the American public. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/19615079

Episode 3 - The First Amendment 04/19/2021

Episode 3 - The First Amendment Protecting First Amendment rights has long been a hallmark of Gibson Dunn’s practice. In particular, we have vigilantly defended freedom of the press and its indispensable role in a healthy democracy. On this episode of the podcast, Ted Boutrous and Ted Olson discuss some of the most important and interesting First Amendment cases they've worked on. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/18731333

Episode 2 - Bush v Gore and Election Litigation 03/18/2021

Episode 2 - Bush v Gore and Election Litigation When Ted Olson argued Bush v Gore before the Supreme Court, it was one of the most important and historic moments in recent legal history. On this episode of “The Two Teds,” Olson and Ted Boutrous take a deep dive and explain what it took to manage the sprawling legal team and prepare for arguments. They also tackle the most recent election and draw parallels – and differences – between the 2020 and 2000 elections. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/18289274

Episode 1 - Opening Statements 02/06/2021

Episode 1 - Opening Statements In this first episode of “The Two Teds,” Ted Boutrous and Ted Olson discuss the paths that led them to become two of America’s leading litigators. We delve into their backgrounds and what drove them to become lawyers. We also touch on cases they’ve worked on together and Ted Olson’s first Supreme Court case. /episode/index/show/gibsondunn/id/17838428

Gibson Dunn Presents: The Two Teds

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