Stephen Wirth focuses on complex questions of constitutional and statutory interpretation before the federal district courts, the courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. In the Supreme Court, Mr. Wirth has represented clients at both the petition and merits stages.
Mr. Wirth served as a law clerk to the Hon. Carlos T. Bea on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Hon. Paul A. Crotty on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Wirth graduated magna cum laude from Cornell Law School, where he served as an Article Editor of the Cornell Law Review.
Perspectives
February 19, 2025
Second Circuit Decision Opens the Door To Anti-Terrorism Act Suits Against Foreign States
Advisory
December 11, 2024
Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 8 New Partners, 6 New Counsel
November 14, 2024
The Second Circuit Rules Halkbank Lacks Sovereign Immunity From Criminal Prosecution Under the Common Law
Advisory
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Recognition
Best Lawyers
"Ones to Watch" Appellate Practice (Washington, D.C.) (2023-2025)
The Legal 500 US
Appellate: Courts of Appeal/Supreme Courts (2021)
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Cornell Law School, 2014, magna cum laude
- B.A., Music, Yale College, 2009, magna cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Clerkships
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, The Honorable Carlos T. Bea
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, The Honorable Paul A. Crotty
Activities
- Board of Directors, Yspaniola