Neal Katyal is a distinguished American lawyer and legal scholar, currently serving as a partner at the Hogan Lovells law firm and as the Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law at Georgetown University Law Center. His career is marked by significant contributions to constitutional law and national security, having argued numerous landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Notably, during the Obama administration, he held the position of Acting Solicitor General, where he successfully defended the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Affordable Care Act, showcasing his expertise in high-stakes legal battles.

Before his tenure as Acting Solicitor General, Katyal served as Principal Deputy Solicitor General, where he played a pivotal role in shaping legal arguments for the federal government. His notable achievements include winning the case of Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, which challenged the legality of military commissions at Guantanamo Bay, and successfully arguing against the abuses of civil liberties in Ashcroft v. al-Kidd. His legal acumen has earned him recognition as one of the top litigators in the nation, with accolades from prestigious publications such as The American Lawyer and National Law Journal.

In addition to his practice, Katyal has dedicated over two decades to academia, teaching at Georgetown University Law Center and serving as a visiting professor at Harvard and Yale. His scholarly work includes numerous articles in leading law journals, and he has been a sought-after commentator on legal issues in major media outlets. His commitment to pro bono work and public service has been recognized with the Edmund Randolph Award, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Katyal’s influence extends beyond the courtroom and classroom; he has made appearances on popular television shows, including a cameo in Netflix’s House of Cards. His recent work includes representing major corporations in high-profile cases and advocating for civil rights, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in American law. With a career characterized by groundbreaking legal victories and a commitment to justice, Neal Katyal continues to shape the landscape of constitutional law in the United States.