Understanding the Appeal: Supreme Litigation from First Draft to Oral Argument

Rachel Frank is a senior associate at Quinn Emanuel who focuses on appellate litigation. She discusses the journey from summer associate to working on cases before the Supreme Court. Rachel explains what appellate practice actually involves, from preparing partners for oral arguments through intensive moot courts to crafting persuasive appellate briefs. She discusses how she uses AI as a thinking partner, the value of her federal appellate clerkship, and how her work has evolved over time. Rachel reflects on some of her firm's cultural quirks and why they matter to her. She also candidly discusses managing work-life balance. Rachel is a graduate of Yale Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Blueprint Seattle Law Learn more about Seattle University School of Law Learn more about Seton Hall BU Law Learn more about Boston University School of Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Baylor Law Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School William & Mary Law Learn more about William & Mary Law School