Cesar A. Lopez-Morales

Cesar A. Lopez-Morales is a law clerk at the Supreme Court of the United States, serving Justice Sonia Sotomayor for the 2023-2024 term.14 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

• Graduated from Boston University School of Law in 201434
• Clerked for multiple federal judges, including:
  • Judge José A. Cabranes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • Judge Rosemary M. Collyer of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • Judge Jay A. Garcia-Gregory of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico2

Professional Experience

• Worked as a Senior Associate in the Supreme Court & Appellate group at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP26
• Previously served in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, defending federal laws and regulations and handling cases involving U.S. territories2

Expertise and Contributions

• Specializes in constitutional and administrative law matters
• Contributed to a Clerkship Handbook from The Appellate Project (TAP) to help law students of color understand the clerkship application process5
• Has written on constitutional issues related to U.S. territories and decolonization2

Cesar A. Lopez-Morales has established himself as a respected legal professional with experience in high-level federal courts and a focus on constitutional and appellate litigation. His appointment as a Supreme Court law clerk for Justice Sotomayor marks a significant achievement in his legal career.