Judges and Judiciary
May 7, 2024
Who’s in chambers: Law clerk diversity
Appellate lawyers should have a heightened interest in who works behind the scenes in appellate chambers, as they can have a major influence on how appeals are decided.
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Email: bshatz@manatt.com
Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
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