Michael O'Donnell Named a United States Supreme Court Historical Society Trustee

Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell Founding Partner & Firm Chair Michael O’Donnell has been named a Trustee of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society. The prestigious organization is dedicated to preserving and collecting the history of the nation’s highest court. As a Society Trustee, Mike joins a group that includes prominent judges and lawyers.

“This honor reflects the esteem that his colleagues and peers nationwide hold for Mike and his leadership,” says WTO President Carolyn Fairless. “Mike is a pillar of the legal profession—for his vision, talent, and integrity—and we are fortunate to have him.”

The Trustee role builds on Mike’s leadership in legal organizations, especially in litigation. He is a past president of the American College of Trial Lawyers and past chairman of The Trial Network. Mike serves or has served as national counsel to some of America’s leading companies, and he is nationally ranked in Chambers USA. 

The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. It houses one of the finest collections of judicial biographies, justices’ writings, and histories of the Court. The Society also contributes to exhibits that benefit the Court’s one million annual visitors.

Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell lawyers have taken more than 1,100 trials and arbitrations to verdict or award and 300 appeals to opinion all across the nation, with exceptional results for our clients. 
Established in 1998, WTO today numbers more than 110 trial lawyers and litigators. The firm represents sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and related litigation ranging from complex commercial to class actions to catastrophic torts.