The appellate luminaries featured in our 2019 special report won key matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, staying true to their practice philosophies along the way. Here, they share how they tackled appeals involving everything from racial gerrymandering to RICO, the lessons they learned as young lawyers and what they enjoy most about their work. For more, read on.    — Lisa Helem, NLJ editor-in-chief