Brian T. Fitzpatrick
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Brian T. Fitzpatrick is an American academic and lawyer. Fitzpatrick joined Vanderbilt University Law School
in 2007 after spending time as a John M. Olin Fellow at the New York University School of Law
. He has also clerked for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
and 9th Circuit Judge Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain
. Between his time as a clerk and professor, Fitzpatrick worked as an associate in Sidley Austin
's Washington, D.C. office and as Special Counsel for Supreme Court Nominations to the Hon. John Cornyn
. He teaches several courses at Vanderbilt, including Federal Courts and a seminar on the relationship between judges and politics.
Fitzpatrick received the Fay Diploma for finishing first in his class at Harvard Law School
in 2000. He received a B.S. in 1997 from the University of Notre Dame
where he was the first runner up to Valedictorian
.
Vanderbilt University Law School
Vanderbilt University Law School is a graduate school of Vanderbilt University. Established in 1874, it is one of the oldest law schools in the southern United States. Vanderbilt Law has consistently ranked among the top 20 law schools in the nation, and is currently ranked 16th in the 2012...
in 2007 after spending time as a John M. Olin Fellow at the New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
. He has also clerked for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Antonin Scalia
Antonin Gregory Scalia is an American jurist who serves as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. As the longest-serving justice on the Court, Scalia is the Senior Associate Justice...
and 9th Circuit Judge Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain
Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain
Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His chambers are located in Portland, Oregon.-Early life:...
. Between his time as a clerk and professor, Fitzpatrick worked as an associate in Sidley Austin
Sidley Austin
Sidley Austin LLP, formerly known as Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP, is one of the oldest law firms in the world. It is the sixth-largest U.S.-based corporate law firm with more than 1,650 lawyers, annual revenues of more than one billion dollars, and offices in 17 cities worldwide, with the most...
's Washington, D.C. office and as Special Counsel for Supreme Court Nominations to the Hon. John Cornyn
John Cornyn
John Cornyn, III is the junior United States Senator for Texas, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was elected Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 111th U.S. Congress....
. He teaches several courses at Vanderbilt, including Federal Courts and a seminar on the relationship between judges and politics.
Fitzpatrick received the Fay Diploma for finishing first in his class at Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
in 2000. He received a B.S. in 1997 from the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
where he was the first runner up to Valedictorian
Valedictorian
Valedictorian is an academic title conferred upon the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony. Usually, the valedictorian is the highest ranked student among those graduating from an educational institution...
.