In this episode, Tim and Jeff dive into the recent heated exchange between Fifth Circuit Judge Edith Jones and Georgetown Professor Stephen Vladeck at the Federalist Society’s Lawyers National Lawyers Conference. The debate centered on the tension between judicial independence and the criticism of judge shopping in high-profile cases.

Tim and Jeff analyze the arguments from both sides, unpacking the implications for the legal profession and the judiciary. They explore the balance between maintaining judicial impartiality and the tactical decisions lawyers make to secure favorable venues.

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