Kannon Shanmugam
@kannonshanmugam.bsky.social
Lawyer focusing on Supreme Court and appellate litigation. Better known as the husband of Vicki Shanmugam. Father of three boys. Proud Kansan. Cross-posts from X here.
It was great tonight finally to meet Drew Faust, Harvard’s 28th president (and surely one of its most gracious).
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It was great tonight finally to meet Drew Faust, Harvard’s 28th president (and surely one of its most gracious).
Widener Library, looking glorious on a dark and stormy evening.
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Widener Library, looking glorious on a dark and stormy evening.
Today is the 50th anniversary of the oral argument in Buckley v. Valeo. The lead plaintiff, James Buckley, had an interesting life — serving first as a senator and then a D.C. Circuit judge (and living to the ripe old age of 100). Obit here:
James L. Buckley, 100, Conservative Senator in Liberal New York, Dies (Published 2023)
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Today is the 50th anniversary of the oral argument in Buckley v. Valeo. The lead plaintiff, James Buckley, had an interesting life — serving first as a senator and then a D.C. Circuit judge (and living to the ripe old age of 100). Obit here:
“Melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.”
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“Melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.”
Thanks to the good burghers of Pineapple and Pearls, who treated us to a quite lovely date night last night (with not a first date in sight!).
November 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Thanks to the good burghers of Pineapple and Pearls, who treated us to a quite lovely date night last night (with not a first date in sight!).
Flying home from Raleigh this morning over a riotous quilt of fall foliage, I was reminded of what a beautiful country we live in.
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Flying home from Raleigh this morning over a riotous quilt of fall foliage, I was reminded of what a beautiful country we live in.
At last night's game, I found myself sitting next to Gary Woodland, a KU grad who won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach a few years ago. A really lovely guy.
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
At last night's game, I found myself sitting next to Gary Woodland, a KU grad who won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach a few years ago. A really lovely guy.
The Saturday soundtrack is "Keep On Movin'" by Soul II Soul (feat. Caron Wheeler):
Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler - Keep On Movin'
YouTube video by SoulIISoulVEVO
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Saturday soundtrack is "Keep On Movin'" by Soul II Soul (feat. Caron Wheeler):
Tough loss, but I guess we had to lose to UNC one of these days. Really a fabulous experience with Carolina’s gracious and knowledgeable fans. Rock Chalk!
November 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Tough loss, but I guess we had to lose to UNC one of these days. Really a fabulous experience with Carolina’s gracious and knowledgeable fans. Rock Chalk!
(Yes, mom, that’s me behind the KU bench.)
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
(Yes, mom, that’s me behind the KU bench.)
Another item crossed off the bucket list… the Dean Smith Center, for Kansas vs. North Carolina. Amazingly, it’s KU’s first-ever visit to Chapel Hill. Rock Chalk!
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Another item crossed off the bucket list… the Dean Smith Center, for Kansas vs. North Carolina. Amazingly, it’s KU’s first-ever visit to Chapel Hill. Rock Chalk!
It ain’t Mass Street, but it ain’t half bad…
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It ain’t Mass Street, but it ain’t half bad…
It's that time again -- we're looking for superstar college graduates to join us as paralegals next fall. Details here; please apply through the link if you're interested (or e-mail me if you have any questions). #AppellateSky
Litigation Paralegal
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
paulweiss.taleo.net
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It's that time again -- we're looking for superstar college graduates to join us as paralegals next fall. Details here; please apply through the link if you're interested (or e-mail me if you have any questions). #AppellateSky
Received in the mail. Been wanting to read this for years.
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Received in the mail. Been wanting to read this for years.
My seventh city in eight days. Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight…
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
My seventh city in eight days. Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight…
Justice Kagan’s?
November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Justice Kagan’s?
Never been more motivated to vote in an election in the Commonwealth than today.
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Never been more motivated to vote in an election in the Commonwealth than today.
The stunning new Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard. Just a breathtaking building, inside and out.
November 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The stunning new Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard. Just a breathtaking building, inside and out.
"The main business of a lawyer is to take the romance, the mystery, the irony, the ambiguity out of everything he touches."
— Justice Scalia
(HT @scotusblog.com)
— Justice Scalia
(HT @scotusblog.com)
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"The main business of a lawyer is to take the romance, the mystery, the irony, the ambiguity out of everything he touches."
— Justice Scalia
(HT @scotusblog.com)
— Justice Scalia
(HT @scotusblog.com)
Hello, Harvard Law School! If you're a first-year interested in our firm, or a member of the community who just wants to say hi, I'll be holding court at the HLS Pub starting at 5:15 today. Please stop by!
November 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Hello, Harvard Law School! If you're a first-year interested in our firm, or a member of the community who just wants to say hi, I'll be holding court at the HLS Pub starting at 5:15 today. Please stop by!
The hearing list for the Supreme Court's November sitting, which begins today, is here:
www.supremecourt.gov
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The hearing list for the Supreme Court's November sitting, which begins today, is here:
This campus ain’t half bad, either.
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This campus ain’t half bad, either.
This is going to be remembered as one of the greatest baseball games ever.
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This is going to be remembered as one of the greatest baseball games ever.
Such a fun coincidence to be watching Game 7 with my mom, on the 10th anniversary of the Royals’ last world championship. A good baseball-watching beer, too.
November 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Such a fun coincidence to be watching Game 7 with my mom, on the 10th anniversary of the Royals’ last world championship. A good baseball-watching beer, too.
The prettiest college campus in America, particularly at this time of year.
November 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The prettiest college campus in America, particularly at this time of year.