Floyd Abrams, born on July 9, 1936, is a renowned American attorney currently practicing at the esteemed law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel. With an extensive expertise in constitutional law, he has had the privilege of arguing a remarkable 13 cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Throughout his illustrious career, Abrams has represented various prominent clients, including The New York Times during the groundbreaking Pentagon Papers case in 1971, Judith Miller in the CIA leak grand jury investigation, and Standard & Poor's and Lorillard Tobacco Company in separate cases.
In 2010, he played a crucial role in the Citizens United case, arguing on behalf of the organization before the Supreme Court.
In addition to his legal endeavors, Abrams has also made a notable appearance in the 2008 film Nothing but the Truth, where he portrayed Judge Hall.
As an academic, Abrams holds the distinguished position of William J. Brennan Jr. visiting Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. His professional journey began at Cahill Gordon & Reindel in 1963, and he was promoted to partner in 1970.
In August 2021, Abrams was appointed to the advisory board of American facial recognition company Clearview AI as of counsel.
