Adam Liptak is the chief legal affairs correspondent of The New York Times and host of The Docket, its newsletter on legal developments. His decades-long coverage of the Supreme Court has been praised for its deft translation of legal jargon and social research to accessible prose. Liptak has taught courses on the First Amendment and the Supreme Court at several law schools.
Professional positions
- 2002–present: National legal correspondent (2002–2008), Supreme Court correspondent (2008–2026), and chief legal affairs correspondent (2026–present), The New York Times
- 1992–2002: Attorney (1992–1994) and senior counsel (1994–2002), The New York Times Company
- 1988–1992: Associate, Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Notable publications
- Liptak, Adam. 2023. “Along with Conservative Triumphs, Signs of New Caution at Supreme Court.” New York Times, July 1.
- Liptak, Adam. 2022. “A Transformative Term at the Most Conservative Supreme Court in Nearly a Century.” New York Times, July 1.
- Liptak, Adam. 2010. “A Sign of the Court’s Polarization: Choice of Clerks.” New York Times, September 6.
- Liptak, Adam. 2006. “Campaign Cash Mirrors a High Court’s Rulings.” New York Times, October 1.
Degrees
- JD, Yale Law School
- BA, English literature, Yale University
In The ANNALS
Volume 713, May 2024: “Donald Trump, Legal Realist”
