Underneath Their Robes

This Site Is No Longer Active

The archives of Underneath Their Robes will remain online. Some things have aged better than others, but Article III Groupie believes in transparency. She's not inclined to delete certain stories to make herself look better; it's all still here, for better or worse.

If you would like to see what A3G is up to these days, you can read her latest writing here, follow her on Twitter, or check out her personal website. Thanks for your interest.

Building Buzz for Supreme Ambitions

Never in her wildest dreams did Article III Groupie imagine that she'd be the author of a well-reviewed novel boasting blurbs from the likes of Chief Judge Alex Kozinski and Judge Richard A. Posner. What more could a girl ask for?

(Except for you to pre-order her book, dear reader -- which you can do via the links below, if so inclined. Thank you for your consideration!)

Early Reviews for Supreme Ambitions [Supreme Ambitions]
Supreme Ambitions: A Novel [Amazon (affiliate link)]
Supreme Ambitions: A Novel [Barnes & Noble]

A New Site for Fans of Underneath Their Robes

Article III Groupie has a new project. If you would be interested in reading about a young lawyer's quest to join the ranks of the Elect, i.e., to secure a Supreme Court clerkship, check out the link below.

Preface [Supreme Ambitions]

In re Underneath Their Robes

Alas, this blog is no longer active. Of course, please feel free to browse through the extensive archives.

If you're curious about the identity of Article III Groupie, the foundress of this fine website, please read this New Yorker piece, this New York Times article, or this Wikipedia entry. You're also welcome to visit A3G over at her new home.

Toodles!

The Bench: SCOTUS Watch [New Yorker]
He Fought the Law. They Both Won. [New York Times]
David Lat [Wikipedia]
David Lat [Above the Law]

Seeking A New Writer

Things have been very quiet here at Underneath Their Robes. Your hostess with the mostest in federal judicial gossip, Article III Groupie, is toying with the idea of letting a new writer take over this site and generate new content -- if she can find the right person for the job.

This would not be a paid position -- alas, UTR doesn't make money for your undersigned blogress -- but a labor of love, for someone fascinated by federal judges and eager to blog about them. You could write as much as or as little as you like; the only requirement is that you stick to the subject matter. Writing under a pseudonym is permissible, even encouraged; it gives the site an air of mystery, and generates buzz.

If you might be interested, please email Article III Groupie (ArticleIIIGroupie at gmail.com), and tell her a little bit about yourself and why you'd like to write for UTR. Thanks.

More from Above the Law

The new website that Article III Groupie mentioned yesterday, Above the Law, is up and running. Here are a few posts that readers of UTR might enjoy:

1. Every Unhappy Appellate Court Is Unhappy In Its Own Way (about benchslappery at the Sixth Circuit)

2. The White House Counsel's Office: Here Comes the Cavalry (about various job moves by conservative "young gun" lawyers)

3. Yo Holmes! The Tenth Circuit's Newest Member (about Judge Jerome Holmes, just confirmed to the Tenth Circuit)

4. Another Judge Leaves for Greener Pastures (about Chief Judge Michael Mukasey's retirement from the S.D.N.Y.)

5. Neal Katyal: The Paris Hilton of the Legal Elite? (about Neal Katyal, one of the brightest stars in the SCOTUS clerk firmament)

6. The Upcoming SCOTUS Term: More of the Same (an irreverent preview of October Term 2006 at the Supreme Court)

7. Legal Eagle Wedding Watch (links to multiple posts, collected on one page) (exegesis of the New York Times wedding announcements of high-powered lawyers from the past few weeks)

Okay, now A3G is really signing off for the holiday. Happy Labor Day!

Another Cool New Website

It's called Above the Law. Check it out here.

An Interesting Review of Jeremy Blachman's "Anonymous Lawyer"

Available here.

Earlier: A UTR Summer Reading List

A UTR Summer Reading List

Here are a few books that Article III Groupie has read or is looking forward to reading:

Anonymous Lawyer, by Jeremy Blachman (of Anonymous Lawyer blog fame). This is a quick, fun read. Some readers -- especially those who have actually worked at law firms, unlike Blachman (who was spared that fate) -- may find the satire too over-the-top, a few plot details implausible, or the humor a little repetitive. But the book has some laugh-out-loud moments, and it's briskly plotted. In short, it's a good summer book. Enjoy it by the pool or at the beach.

In the Shadow of the Law, by Kermit Roosevelt. A3G briefly blogged about it last summer; now it's out in paperback. A3G hasn't read it yet, but a law school classmate strongly recommended it (as did Alan Dershowitz). Roosevelt is one of the Elect (OT 1999/Souter), as well as super-cute. This book is on A3G's nightstand.

Courtiers of the Marble Palace, by Todd C. Peppers. Given her obsession with Supreme Court clerks, Article 3 Groupie can't wait to start reading this one. It's worth buying just for the appendix material alone, which includes a comprehensive listing of Supreme Court clerks from 1884 to 2004 (by justice). WOW!

Becoming Justice Blackmun, by Linda Greenhouse. This book, by the Femme Fatale of One First Street, received glowing reviews when it appeared last year. Now it's also out in paperback. Get your hands on a copy, stat!

The Interpretation of Murder, by Jed Rubenfeld. This historical thriller, based on the life of Sigmund Freud, won't hit bookstores until September (although A3G has finagled herself a copy, 'cause she's that cool). It's not about legal subjects; but its author, the hunky Jed Rubenfeld, is a professor at Yale Law School (as is his stunning wife, Amy Chua).

Rubenfeld's publisher, Henry Holt, paid him an eye-popping advance (reportedly $800,000). It's also supporting the book with a $500,000 marketing campaign. They're betting big on this one.

Interesting factoid: Blachman and Rubenfeld share the same editor (John Sterling) at the same publisher (Henry Holt), as well as the same superstar agent (Suzanne Gluck of William Morris, the queen of literary dealmaking). If you think the legal world is small, check out publishing circles.

Happy Reading!

The Prodigal Blogress Returns

You can expect to hear more from Article III Groupie in the weeks ahead. Details here.

Early wishes for a happy Fourth of July!