Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. Advocates and amici in next week's affirmative action challenges involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina have been holding press briefings and offering experts in anticipation of the Oct. 31 arguments. We offer something different: An interview with Latham's Greg Garre who, representing the University of Texas, faced the heat of that battle not once but twice. He offers memories and advice.

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Gregory Garre, partner with Latham & Watkins. Gregory Garre, partner with Latham & Watkins. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM