Clare Cushman

About the Author

Clare Cushman is a distinguished historian and author specializing in the inner workings of the United States Supreme Court. With a keen eye for the human elements behind landmark legal decisions, she brings to life the untold stories of the justices and their law clerks who shape American jurisprudence. Drawing from extensive archival research and personal interviews, Cushman's narratives reveal the personal dynamics, intellectual rivalries, and quiet influences that occur off the bench. Her work demystifies the highest court in the land, offering readers an intimate glimpse into its corridors of power. A former editor at the Supreme Court Historical Society, she continues to contribute insightful analyses to legal scholarship and popular history alike.