10 Highlights

• Ted Olson, 84, influential conservative lawyer, died after a stroke; remembered for shaping U.S. legal landscape.
• Served as U.S. Solicitor General (2001-2004); argued 65 Supreme Court cases, leaving a profound impact on law.
• • Key figure in Bush v. Gore 2000 case, which awarded presidency to George W. Bush, inciting political debates.
  • Supported same-sex marriage in California; believed love and commitment should be recognized by conservatives.
  • Passed in Washington, death announced by Gibson Dunn; wife Lady confirmed his peaceful passing.
  • Late wife Barbara died on 9/11; Olson continued to defend Bush administration's anti-terror policies vigorously.
  • Argued against DACA rescission, secured rights for 'Dreamers'; cited moral and legal principles for his stance.
  • Defended Citizens United case, reshaping political finance; highlighted free speech in political discourse.
  • Represented high-profile clients: Tom Brady, Apple, and argued for corporate freedom within legal boundaries.
  • David Boies, fellow legal giant, praises Olson as a principle-driven conservative who rejected Trump representation.