Kannon K. Shanmugam, a notable appellate attorney and alum of Harvard College and Harvard Law, is the newest member of the Harvard Corporation. He succeeds Theodore V. Wells Jr., who has served on the board for 12 years. President Alan Garber and Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker praised Shanmugam for his dedication to Harvard's academic values and his significant legal accomplishments, including 39 Supreme Court cases. He has held advisory roles in various educational institutions and is currently a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, highlighting his commitment to educational governance and academic freedom.
Citing his "deep devotion to Harvard and to the importance of academic values and academic freedom," President Alan Garber and Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker announced Shanmugam's election in a message to the Harvard community on Thursday afternoon.
Kannon Shanmugam is one of the nation's most accomplished and admired appellate attorneys, known for his intellectual acuity and commitment to academic excellence.
Beyond his extensive experience counseling and representing major organizations in complex matters, Shanmugam is recognized for engaging people with varied points of view.
Shanmugam has argued 39 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and has over 150 other appeals in courts across the country, enhancing his distinguished career.
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