Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sandra Day O'Connor, SCOTUS

Veteran SCOTUS Lawyer Screws Up Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Name During Oral Arguments

At least Justice Ginsburg has a good sense of humor.

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These justices aren't interchangeable.

These justices aren’t interchangeable.

That hasn’t happened in quite some time!

— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, laughing during today’s oral arguments in the McDonnell v. U.S. corruption case, after Noel Francisco of Jones Day referred to her as “Justice O’Connor.” Justice Sandra Day O’Connor retired from the Supreme Court in 2006.

After flubbing Justice Ginsburg’s name, Francisco quickly uttered an apology: “I am very, very, very sorry.”

Staci Zaretsky is an editor at Above the Law. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments. Follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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