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Judge Paul R. Michel

Judge Paul R. Michel

The Hon. Paul R. Michel, former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, served from 1988 to 2010, shaping American patent law through over 800 opinions. A Watergate prosecutor and DOJ leader, he later advised Senator Arlen Specter. Appointed by Reagan, he became Chief Judge in 2004. Post-retirement, he remains a leading voice in IP law, patent reform, and judicial efficiency, earning accolades like the Jefferson Medal and induction into the IP Hall of Fame. He is also a member of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition.

Guest Appearances
May 23, 2025

The Fight Against Threats to Judicial Independence

Chief Justice John Roberts recently called out the Trump administration for their threats to impeach judges who have ruled against them. In response to these threats to the judiciary, the Keep Our...