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Morgan L Ratner

Morgan L Ratner

USA 2026

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Morgan Ratner is an experienced appellate advocate and legal-issues specialist who handles the most important cases around the country. She has argued ten cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, where she has had remarkable success at both the certiorari and merits stages. Morgan regularly briefs and argues appeals and dispositive motions; provides strategic guidance for trial and administrative proceedings; and counsels clients confronting high-stakes legal issues. She has had particular success helping clients navigate—and, when appropriate, challenge—federal regulations.

Career

Morgan served for more than four years in the Office of the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she argued securities regulation, bankruptcy, employment, and intellectual property cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. During her tenure, she also filed more than 150 Supreme Court briefs at the merits and certiorari stages and received a John Marshall Award, DOJ’s highest award offered to lawyers for exceptional service to the Office of the Solicitor General and DOJ.

Professional Memberships

Morgan is a member of the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court, a volunteer with Street Law, Inc., and a trustee of the Supreme Court Historical Society.

Personal

JD, Fay Diploma, Harvard Law School, 2012; Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, 2009.

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Morgan Ratner has quickly established an impressive reputation for her abilities in appellate litigation. Her wide-ranging practice sees her handling appeals involving securities, criminal law and bankruptcy, among other areas.

Strengths

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  • She is a very good demeanor with advising clients, in a way that takes the complex and makes it simple.

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