Floyd Abrams, a renowned American attorney, was born on July 9, 1936. He is a prominent figure at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, where he has honed his expertise in constitutional law.
Throughout his illustrious career, Abrams has argued an impressive 13 cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. His notable clients have included The New York Times, Judith Miller, Standard & Poor's, Lorillard Tobacco Company, and Citizens United.
In 1971, Abrams played a pivotal role in the Pentagon Papers case, representing The New York Times. He also defended Judith Miller during the CIA leak grand jury investigation.
Abrams' impressive portfolio of cases includes arguing on behalf of Standard & Poor's and Lorillard Tobacco Company. Furthermore, he represented Citizens United during the 2010 Supreme Court case.
In addition to his legal prowess, Abrams has also made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He played the role of Judge Hall in the 2008 film Nothing but the Truth.
Abrams is also a respected academic, serving as the William J. Brennan Jr. visiting Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He joined Cahill Gordon & Reindel in 1963 and became a partner in 1970.
In a recent development, Abrams was appointed to the advisory board of Clearview AI, a leading American facial recognition company, as of counsel, in August 2021.
