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Kannon K Shanmugam

Kannon K Shanmugam

USA 2026

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Appellate Law

USA - Nationwide

16 years ranked

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Kannon is the head of Davis Polk’s Supreme Court & Appellate practice. He has argued 40 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and has argued more than 150 appeals in courts across the country, including every federal court of appeals and numerous state courts.

Before entering private practice, Kannon served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

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Kannon Shanmugam remains a leading choice for appeals with significant public import, with clients often turning to him for his imperious record in major Supreme Court arguments.
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  • Kannon is the best; you can't get better representation for an appeal.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kannon is the best of the best. His work is always superb – and superb across the board. The term brilliant is often overused, but it is a perfect fit here.

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  • He knows the bench, knows the drivers and is adept at navigating situations with multiple parties not necessarily all rowing in the same direction. His ability to be an effective advocate internally as well as externally is impressive.

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