David Lat
Lawyer turned writer, speaker, podcaster: Original Jurisdiction, https://davidlat.substack.com/. Author, @SCOTUSambitions. Founder, AboveTheLaw/@ATLblog.🏳️🌈
95,177
Followers
9,963
Following
33,912
Tweets
79.6
Avg Engagement
1,260
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DavidLat's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2008-04-05
- Verification:No
- Location:New Jersey, USA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,192
- Avg Likes per Tweet:14.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:65.4
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,192 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a moderate number of likes and retweets, indicating a engaged but niche audience. The content often sparks discussion, especially on controversial legal topics.
14.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
65.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
45,314
Total Likes
208,655
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
17
75th Percentile
20,927
Top Tweet
0.84
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
8.7%
Original
64.8%
Replies
17.0%
Retweets
9.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.7%
With Media
47.9%
With Links
18.1%
With #Tags
78.3%
With @Mentions
6.9%
With Emojis
199
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
7.41
Reply/Original Ratio
0.55
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
84.7%
Weekday Posts
15.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,192 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 544 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,192 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersHis audience includes legal professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in law and politics. They are likely drawn to his deep dives into legal cases and social issues.
Average
Audience Quality
23.2%
Suspicion Index
24.1%
Low-Quality %
102
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
34.2%
Empty Bio
20.0%
<10 Tweets
23.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
43.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
80.4%
No URL
14.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
44,885,110
Total Potential Reach
102
Median Follower Reach
459
75th Percentile Reach
15.4%
>1K followers
3.2%
>10K followers
0.9%
>50K followers
0.5%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
65.1%
Creators
6,511 accounts
14.9%
Consumers
1,489 accounts
20.0%
Dormant
2,000 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
295
Verified Followers
2.95% of total
1,899
Protected Accounts
18.99% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,093,533 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @ggreenwald | 2,035,629 | Journalist | Journalism, Activism, Veganism |
| @RexChapman | 1,253,652 | Commentator | Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary |
| @bariweiss | 990,264 | Writer | Writing, Podcasting, Journalism |
| @EdKrassen | 971,336 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Author |
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,094 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @iownjd | 771,780 | Lawyer | learn, inspire, engage |
| @AdamParkhomenko | 738,936 | Strategist | Politics, Fatherhood, Consulting |
| @RWPUSA | 731,650 | Law Professor | Law, Ethics, Politics |
| @abbydphillip | 681,962 | Anchor | Politics, News, Journalism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,582
Followers With Bio
3,418
Followers Without Bio
65.82%
% With Bio
34.18%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,192 analyzed71,315
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
71,315
Total Retweets
14,263
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @SCOTUSblog: It’s impossible to overstate the earthquake this will cause inside the Court, in terms of the destruction of trust among the Justices and staff. This leak is the gravest, most unforgivable sin.
RT @ABC: BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers with federal crimes related to death of Breonna Taylor. https://t.co/MkMVdSy5iE https://t.co/Dn3DYyVoB0
RT @nytimes: Breaking News: A grand jury in New York has voted to indict Donald Trump over his role in a hush money payment to a porn star, according to four people with knowledge of the matter. https://t.co/2p3Rlr0abC https://t.co/JhSJLKoMny
RT @cmclymer: This mass shooting in Colorado Springs is horrifying and exactly what LGBTQ organizations and leaders have been warning would happen if the violent rhetoric toward our community continued. This is what happens when hateful propaganda goes unchecked. https://t.co/Sl
RT @SCOTUSblog: The Supreme Court sharply curtails the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions that cause climate change. In a 6-3 ruling, the court sides with conservative states and fossil-fuel companies in adopting a narrow reading of the Clean Air Act.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently engages with complex legal topics, often using detailed threads to explain them. His content includes personal anecdotes, which help humanize his legal expertise. He uses a mix of professional and personal content to maintain audience interest.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 95,177
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @DavidLat reveals an growing Twitter presence with 95,177 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 79.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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