Tennessee’s solicitor general, J. Matthew Rice, is set to make his debut argument at the Supreme Court in defense of the state’s law. Rice brings a unique background to this high-profile case, having previously clerked for conservative Justice Clarence Thomas during the 2019-2020 term.
Prior to embarking on his legal career, Rice had a different kind of professional experience - he played as an All-American catcher in the minor leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After two seasons in baseball, he decided to pursue his passion for law.
