Merrick Garland, the former U.S. Attorney General under President Biden, has returned to Arnold & Porter, resuming his role as a partner in the firm’s appellate and Supreme Court practice group. This move comes as Arnold & Porter is actively involved in litigation against former President Donald Trump’s administration. Garland’s return marks his third tenure at the esteemed law firm, a place where he first joined the legal industry before his significant career in public service, which included a notable but ultimately unsuccessful nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Barack Obama.
The litigation by Arnold & Porter comes at a time when Garland continues to be a central figure in ongoing legal discussions involving Trump. Under his direction as Attorney General, Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee criminal investigations related to Trump, including the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riots and other matters concerning classified documents. These proceedings continue to keep Trump’s legal challenges in the public eye, further accentuated by Garland’s association with the firm representing parties litigating against Trump.
As [reported by Bloomberg Law](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/biden-doj-chief-garland-joins-arnold-porter-as-firm-sues-trump){:target=”_blank”}, Arnold & Porter is strategically positioned in multiple lawsuits that target the actions of the former administration, underscoring the firm’s active role in significant, high-profile legal battles. Given Garland’s extensive experience and previous judicial roles, his return to the firm is likely to influence the direction and strategy of such high-stakes litigation.