Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro

Tony Mauro, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. A lead writer for ALM's Supreme Court Brief, Tony focuses on the court's history and traditions, appellate advocacy and the SCOTUS cases that matter most to business litigators. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Tonymauro

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May 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: AI Meets 'Brown v. Board'

Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision "Brown v. Board of Education." To celebrate the day, AI groups have gathered to bring new life to learning about the case.

By Tony Mauro

3 minute read

February 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: A Law Clerk's Memories of the Late Justices O'Connor and Ginsburg

In 2008, Justice O'Connor invited Isaac Lidsky to be one of her law clerks, and Justice Ginsburg gave him a clerkship, too. He had an experience that year he will never forget.

By Tony Mauro

7 minute read

January 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: An RBG Book for Kids—and Lawyers, Too

With his knowledge of the law, famed author Brad Meltzer's book for children, published today, has a lot to tell kids about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

December 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: A Supreme Court Icon at 100 Years Old

From World War II to beyond, a remarkable man has aided the Supreme Court.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

November 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: The Supreme Court at War

A new book tells how famed justices played an important role in World War II.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

October 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: The Supreme Court's Animal House

From tortoises to dolphins, lions to owls, the Supreme Court building is sprinkled with animal sculptures. A curator's booklet tells what they mean.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

September 15, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: A New Play Unfolds the Wit and Wisdom of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Holmes, a famed Supreme Court justice more than a hundred years ago, will be portrayed by a solo actor at D.C.'s Arena Stage in October.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

August 30, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: Chief Justice Burger's Law Clerks Will Gather Again

Warren E. Burger's clerks—dubbed the "WEB Fete Society"—will reunite at the high court in October.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

August 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: How the Late RBG's Collar Tells a Powerful Message

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's metallic Pegasus collar has become an iconic portrayal of her strength and power in her final days.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

July 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: How a Book About a Supreme Court Justice Shaped a Scholar's Career

Justice Byron White wanted his papers shredded and his nickname erased.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read