James Pearce, mentioned 4 times across podcast episodes and expert conversations analyzed by Sonic.
The Department of Justice initially filed a motion to dismiss its own appeal in the case against the four law firms, but reversed course a day or two later.
The four law firms targeted by President Trump's executive orders were WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, Sussman Godfrey, and Jenner & Block.
The Trump administration argued that a president's decision to grant or revoke security clearances is entrusted entirely to the executive branch and not subject to judicial review.