Greg Garre, a seasoned attorney with Latham & Watkins, is set to argue his 50th case before the United States Supreme Court on March 30. This milestone places Garre among an exclusive group of legal professionals who have argued in front of the nation’s highest court on 50 or more occasions. Despite the extensive experience, Garre maintains the same level of nervous energy as he did during his initial appearance 25 years ago, a testament to the enduring challenge and significance of Supreme Court litigation.
In his upcoming case, Garre will represent the state of Oklahoma in a significant religious rights dispute, Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond. The case involves the contentious issue of whether states can exclude religious schools from participating in charter school programs, a legal question with potentially broad implications for the state’s educational policies and religious freedom rights.
The Supreme Court landscape has evolved significantly since Garre’s first appearance, both in terms of the court’s composition and the nature of the cases it hears. However, Garre’s dedication to his craft remains unwavering. For more about Garre’s career and this pivotal case, visit Bloomberg Law.