Thomas H. Dupree Jr.

Thomas H. Dupree Jr. is a skilled trial and appellate attorney with deep experience representing clients across all thirteen federal circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued over 100 appeals and is often entrusted with high-stakes litigation involving constitutional law, class actions, product liability, and national security.

Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College and later received his Juris Doctor with Honors from the University of Chicago Law School, where he served as Editor of the Law Review.

Thomas has held senior leadership roles in the U.S. Department of Justice, where he managed significant cases for federal agencies and the White House. As Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, he oversaw hundreds of lawyers and steered litigation on regulatory, constitutional, and commercial disputes. His leadership extended to branches, including Civil Appellate and Federal Programs.

Thomas has delivered results in high-profile cases such as Bush v. Gore, where he aided George W. Bush’s Supreme Court win, and Daimler AG v. Bauman, where he secured a unanimous 9-0 decision on jurisdiction. He has also represented figures like Tom Brady and Bob Dylan, as well as major corporations, including Facebook and automakers, in disputes involving billions of dollars and major legal precedents.

Thomas is frequently sought after as a legal analyst, appearing on national outlets like CNN, Fox News, NBC, and ABC. He has testified before Congress on constitutional issues and has earned recognition from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 as a leading appellate lawyer in the United States.

Thomas H. Dupree Jr. continues to shape the legal landscape through his advocacy in landmark cases, leadership in appellate law, and contributions to public legal discourse. His courtroom experience and strategic insight make him one of the most respected litigators in the nation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Williams College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges