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The Two Teds

The Two Teds Podcast brings together two of the brightest minds in the legal industry – Gibson Dunn’s Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous – to discuss some of the high-profile, high-stakes cases they have argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and elsewhere. Listen to stories from inside the appellate litigation war room as the arguments were developed, and find out what it takes to win at the nation’s highest courts.

The Two Teds – Episode 7 – How to Argue Before the U.S. Supreme Court

How do you win cases in the highest court in the U.S.? Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous are back to discuss the strategies that helped them win landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

June 15, 2023

The Two Teds – Episode 6 – The Supreme Court’s Current Term

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.

December 21, 2021

The Two Teds – Episode 5 – DACA, Dreamers and Immigration

On this episode of the podcast, Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous explore our firm's work involving immigration, including challenging the Trump Administration’s rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") and defending the rights of "Dreamers."

October 13, 2021

The Two Teds – Episode 4 – Marriage Equality

On this episode of the podcast, 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.

June 30, 2021

The Two Teds – Episode 3 – The First Amendment

Protecting First Amendment rights has long been a hallmark of Gibson Dunn’s practice. In particular, we have vigilantly defended freedom of the press and its indispensable role in a healthy democracy. On this episode of the podcast, Ted Boutrous and Ted Olson discuss some of the most important and interesting First Amendment cases they've worked on.

April 19, 2021

The Two Teds – Episode 2 – Bush v Gore and Election Litigation

On this episode of “The Two Teds,” Ted Olson and Ted Boutrous take a deep dive into Bush v Gore and explain what it took to manage the sprawling legal team and prepare for arguments. They also tackle the most recent election and draw parallels – and differences – between the 2020 and 2000 elections.  

March 18, 2021

The Two Teds – Episode 1 – Opening Statements

In this first episode of “The Two Teds” podcast series, Ted Boutrous and Ted Olson discuss the paths that led them to become two of America’s leading litigators.

March 17, 2021