Preparing for the Unpredictable: How Paul W. Hughes Navigates U.S. Supreme Court Dynamics

Paul W. Hughes of McDermott Will & Emery LLP is no stranger to the unpredictable nature of U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments. According to Law360, the atmosphere during oral arguments can range from being made the subject of a justice’s joke to having one’s innovative legal theories welcomed by the entirety of the bench. Considering such variability, Hughes emphasizes the importance of preparedness, ensuring he is ready for any direction that the court’s inquiries might take.