Brett Kavanaugh, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, has drawn widespread attention after reportedly spending time in college dormitories.
The 61-year-old justice’s visit to student accommodation has prompted strong reactions online and within legal circles, given his well-documented history of sexual misconduct allegations.
Kavanaugh faced extensive scrutiny during his 2018 Senate confirmation hearings, where multiple women came forward with allegations he has consistently denied.
The dormitory visit was quickly dubbed “Justice Keggerator Goes To School” by legal commentary outlet Above the Law, capturing the general tone of public disbelief.
In separate legal world news, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has found himself the subject of fresh commentary, with comedian Ron White entering the conversation.
Above the Law noted that “Ron White would like Ken Paxton to hand over the keys,” in a reference that positions the embattled attorney general as material for stand-up comedy.
Paxton has faced years of legal and political controversy in Texas, making him a recurring figure in both serious legal journalism and satirical commentary.
Meanwhile, a new law school is reportedly in the planning stages at the university founded by journalist and commentator Bari Weiss, with strong Federalist Society influence expected.
The law school’s ideological direction has already attracted scepticism from legal observers, with Above the Law pointedly asking “what could possibly go wrong” about the Federalist Society-driven institution.
On the law firm front, Troutman Pepper Locke has announced it is matching the Milbank pay scale for associates through their fourth year, a significant compensation development for mid-level lawyers at the firm.
Jeff Clark, the controversial former Justice Department official, made headlines by announcing a new law firm in what Above the Law described as “the goofiest way imaginable.”
Clark’s announcement adds another unusual chapter to his post-government career, which has been marked by ongoing legal and political controversy since the aftermath of the 2020 election.
Rounding out the week’s legal news, an unnamed Biglaw firm has made its formal entrance into the Manhattan market through a merger, expanding the already crowded New York legal landscape.