Scott A. Keller

Scott A. Keller is an American attorney who served as the sixth Solicitor General of Texas from January 2015 to September 10, 2018.

Scott Keller
6th Solicitor General of Texas
In office
January 2015 – September 10, 2018
Appointed byKen Paxton
Preceded byJonathan F. Mitchell
Succeeded byKyle D. Hawkins
Personal details
EducationPurdue University (BA)
University of Texas (JD)

Education

Keller was raised in Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and philosophy from Purdue University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.

Career

After graduating from law school, Keller worked as a law clerk for Alex Kozinski on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Anthony Kennedy on the United States Supreme Court. Keller then worked as an associate at Yetter Coleman LLP in Houston before joining the staff of Senator Ted Cruz, serving as chief counsel.[1][2][3][4]

Keller was nominated to serve as Solicitor General of Texas in 2015, succeeding Jonathan F. Mitchell. During his tenure, Keller argued 11 cases before the United States Supreme Court.[5][6][7] Keller left the office in 2018 and was succeeded by Kyle D. Hawkins.[8][9] Since leaving government service, Keller has worked as an attorney at Baker Botts, where he specializes in Supreme Court and constitutional law.[10]

Keller is a member of the Federalist Society.[11]

References
  1. Arts, College of Liberal. "SCOTT KELLER // Purdue College of Liberal Arts". Purdue College of Liberal Arts. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  2. "A Supreme Opportunity". Texas Law News. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  3. August 03, ALM Staff |; AM, 2020 at 02:00. "DC Rising Stars: Scott Keller, 38". National Law Journal. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  4. Kim, Seung Min. "Cruz disciples take aim at Obama's immigration orders". POLITICO. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  5. Deam, Jenny (2019-01-11). "The journey from Wisconsin to Texas and the ruling that struck down the ACA". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  6. Eckholm, Erik (2016-02-29). "Young Lawyers Ready to Argue a Major Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court (Published 2016)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  7. The Editorial Board (2016-03-02). "Opinion | Texas' Dangerous Abortion Law at the Supreme Court (Published 2016)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  8. Lindell, Chuck. "New Texas solicitor general named". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  9. "AG Paxton Thanks Scott Keller for an Incredible Record of Success as Texas Solicitor General, Names Kyle Hawkins as his Successor". Texas Attorney General. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  10. "Scott A. Keller | People". Baker Botts. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  11. "Hon. Scott Keller". fedsoc.org. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
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