How four unlikely coaches helped win a trillion-dollar Supreme Court case
In November 2025, litigator Neal Kumar Katyal faced an unprecedented challenge: convincing the US Supreme Court to strike down a sitting president's signature initiative. This video explores the preparation and unexpected strategies used to perform under extreme legal pressure.
Neal Kumar Katyel recounts his experience as a US Supreme Court litigator tasked with a mission no predecessor had attempted: successfully challenging a sitting president's major initiative. To prepare for the courtroom, Katyal enlisted the help of four unexpected coaches and utilized a previously undisclosed secret weapon. His journey reveals how unconventional preparation and the ability to connect can fundamentally alter one's approach to performing under high-stakes pressure.
Source: Neal Kumar Katyal: What really won the trillion-dollar Supreme Court case
