Neal Katyal Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Real name/Full name: Neal Kumar Katyal [1] Georgetown Law

Profession: Lawyer

Known for: Being an American corporate lawyer and academic

Date of Birth: 12 March 1970 (Thursday)

Age (as of 2023): 53 Years

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Zodiac sign: Pisces

Nationality: American

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Marriage Year: 2001

Age: 53 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Loyola Academy, a Jesuit Catholic high school in Wilmette, Illinois

College/University: • Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire • Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

Educational Qualifications: • September 1987 – June 1991: Bachelor of Arts degree at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire • September 1992 – June 1995: Doctor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School [2] Dartmouth Alumni Magazine

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters – 177 cm in meters – 1.77 m in feet & inches – 5’ 10”

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Joanna Rosen (doctor)

Children: He has three children.

Parents: Father – Name Not Known (engineer; died in 2005) Mother – Pratibha Katyal Malhotra (paediatrician)

Siblings: Sister – Sonia Katyal (chancellor’s Professor of Law and co-director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology at UC Berkeley) Brother-in-law – Jeffrey Rosen (president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia)

Wife: Joanna Rosen

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards, Honours, Achievements: • 2004: Pro Bono award • 2006: Runner-up for “Lawyer of the Year” by the National Law Journal • 2007: One of the top 50 litigators nationally by American Lawyer Magazine • 2011: The Edmund Randolph Award by the US Justice Department. It is the highest honor the department can bestow on a civilian. • 2015: One of the 30 best living Supreme Court advocates by Washingtonian Magazine • One of the “90 Greatest Lawyers over the Last 30 Years” by Legal Times

MONEY FACTOR

Salary: $2465 per hour (approx.) [4] Slate

OTHER INFORMATION

Years Served: 17 May 2010 – 9 June 2011: Solicitor General of the United States 9 June 2011 – 26 August 2011: Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States

Political Inclination: Democratic [3] The Guardian

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Neal Katyal, a distinguished figure in American law, has made significant contributions in his role as the former acting solicitor general of the United States. Currently, he serves as the Paul Saunders Professor at Georgetown University, where he dedicates his expertise to the fields of constitutional law, criminal law, and intellectual property. Since September 2011, Katyal has also been a Supreme Court lawyer and a partner at Hogan Lovells, an esteemed American-British law firm co-headquartered in London and Washington, D.C. His multifaceted legal career showcases not only his deep understanding of the law but also his leadership in high-profile cases that have shaped legal discourse in the United States.

Katyal’s academic journey began at Dartmouth College, where he actively engaged in collegiate life as a member of various organizations, including the Sigma Nu fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa honor society, and the Dartmouth Forensic Union. Following his undergraduate education, he further honed his legal skills at Yale Law School, where he served on the editorial board of the Yale Law Journal, collaborating closely with prominent academics such as Bruce Ackerman and Akhil Amar. After earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1995, Katyal kickstarted his legal career by clerking for Judge Guido Calabresi at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, later continuing his clerkship with Justice Stephen Breyer at the Supreme Court.

Throughout his career, Katyal has tackled some of the most pressing legal issues of our time. In 1999, he was invited by President Bill Clinton to contribute to a report advocating for increased pro bono legal work, which led to the establishment of guidelines for special counsels. These very guidelines would later play a crucial role during the Mueller investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Additionally, Katyal represented the deans of prestigious law schools in the landmark Grutter v. Bollinger case, and he served as co-counsel for Vice President Al Gore in the pivotal Bush v. Gore case. His notable advocacy continued in 2006 when he took on the case of Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, successfully challenging the military commissions established by the George W. Bush administration to try detainees at Guantanamo Bay, marking a defining moment in the legal landscape surrounding military justice and human rights.

From May 2010 to June 2011, Katyal’s legal prowess culminated in his appointment as the acting solicitor general under the Obama administration. During this period, he argued several significant cases before the Supreme Court, including the successful defense of the Voting Rights Act in Northwest Austin v. Holder. His commitment to justice and public service has been recognized through various honors, including the Grand Prize Litigator of the Year award from American Lawyer Magazine in 2017. In recent years, Katyal has continued to influence legal discourse, advising in high-stakes cases such as Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe and representing Johnson & Johnson in litigation concerning carcinogenic talc powder. As of 2023, he holds the remarkable distinction of having argued more Supreme Court cases than any other minority lawyer in U.S. history, surpassing the legacy of Thurgood Marshall with a total of 48 cases argued before the Court. Katyal remains a prominent voice in legal commentary, sharing insights through a daily post-election litigation series called “Courtside” on social media, while also contributing to major publications and news outlets. His ongoing engagement in legal discussions and public discourse underscores his dedication to upholding the principles of justice and equity in American law.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.