Gibson Dunn Presents: The Two Teds

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.

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.

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.

Gibson Dunn's Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous discuss the firm’s work on behalf of “Dreamers,” beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program, in multiple high-stakes court cases. Learn more about the strategies and the personal stakes at play during these important cases.

Listen to Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous talk about the landmark court cases that helped to define marriage equality in the United States, 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.