About
Michael A. Fragoso is a Research Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, specializing in Law, Constitutional Law, and Federal Judiciary issues. His expertise spans judicial confirmations, congressional policy, and administrative law, with a focus on the intersection of legal philosophy and political strategy.
- Education: J.D. from Notre Dame Law School (Executive Articles Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review), A.B. in Classics from Princeton University.
Over the past decade, Fragoso has played a pivotal role in judicial nominations, including work on Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation and over 80 lower-court nominees. He has served in senior legal advisory roles, including Chief Counsel to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Justice, directing over 100 judicial nominations.
His recent publications analyze constitutional law trends, Chevron deference, and judicial conservatism, with notable contributions to outlets like The Wall Street Journal and National Review. While not explicitly mentioning scientific awards, his career demonstrates significant influence on judicial policy and legislative outcomes.
