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 A. Keller
6th Solicitor General of Texas
In office
January 2015 – September 10, 2018
Attorney GeneralKen Paxton
Preceded byJonathan F. Mitchell
Succeeded byKyle D. Hawkins
Personal details
BornWisconsin, U.S.
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
EducationPurdue University (BA)
University of Texas (JD)

Early life and 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 Judge Alex Kozinski of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy of the Supreme Court of the United States. 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]

Personal life

Keller married political commentator Sarah Isgur in a private ceremony at the Supreme Court.[11] In July 2020, Isgur gave birth to their son, Nathanael Keller.[12]

Keller is a member of the Federalist Society.[13]

References
  1. Arts, College of Liberal. "SCOTT KELLER // Purdue College of Liberal Arts". Purdue College of Liberal Arts. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  2. "A Supreme Opportunity". Texas Law News. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. August 03, ALM Staff |; AM, 2020 at 02:00. "DC Rising Stars: Scott Keller, 38". National Law Journal. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  4. Kim, Seung Min. "Cruz disciples take aim at Obama's immigration orders". POLITICO. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. Deam, Jenny (January 11, 2019). "The journey from Wisconsin to Texas and the ruling that struck down the ACA". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  6. Eckholm, Erik (February 29, 2016). "Young Lawyers Ready to Argue a Major Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court (Published 2016)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  7. The Editorial Board (March 2, 2016). "Opinion | Texas' Dangerous Abortion Law at the Supreme Court (Published 2016)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  8. Lindell, Chuck. "New Texas solicitor general named". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  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 October 13, 2020.
  10. "Scott A. Keller | People". Baker Botts. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  11. Lippman, Daniel (November 19, 2019). "Sarah Isgur joins conservative media startup as staff writer". Politico. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  12. Durkin, Erin; Gronewold, Anna; Bocanegra, Michelle (July 21, 2020). "Silver sentenced to 6.5 years — Phase 4 underway without indoor reopening timeline — Cuomo went to Georgia — Trump's threats". Politico. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  13. "Hon. Scott Keller". fedsoc.org. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
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