Theodore Olson

American lawyer and solicitor general

Theodore Olson - American lawyer and solicitor general
Born

September 11th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

November 13th, 2024
0 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An accomplished American lawyer specialized in constitutional law. Served as the 42nd Solicitor General of the United States from 2001 to 2004. Argued significant cases before the Supreme Court, including Bush v. Gore in 2000, which resolved the presidential election dispute. Contributed to landmark cases involving free speech, civil rights, and same-sex marriage. Worked on high-profile cases across various legal issues, emphasizing constitutional interpretation.

Argued Bush v. Gore before the Supreme Court

Played a key role in Hollingsworth v. Perry

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