On Marc Hearron’s first day as Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s lead counsel for judicial nominations, President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court. Hearron would quickly transition from his life as a Morrison & Foerster partner as a historic confirmation fight erupted.

Hearron joined Feinstein’s staff as senior counsel after 11 years at Morrison & Foerster, where he was a partner in the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate practice. Feinstein, the California Democrat, is the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee.