Elizabeth Prelogar
Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar (born 1980)[2] is an American lawyer. In January 2021, she became acting Solicitor General of the United States.[3] In August 2021, President Joe Biden nominated her to serve as the permanent Solicitor General.[4] She was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 28, 2021.[5][6]
Elizabeth Prelogar | |
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| Solicitor General of the United States | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Brian Fletcher (acting) |
| In office Acting: January 20, 2021 – August 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Wall (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Brian Fletcher (acting) |
| Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States | |
| In office January 20, 2021 – October 28, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Jeff Wall |
| Succeeded by | Brian Fletcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elizabeth Margaret Barchas 1980 (age 43–44) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Education | Emory University (BA) University of St Andrews (MLitt) Harvard University (JD) |
==Early life and education==
==Legal Career==
==Soliciter general of US==
==Personal life==
References
- ↑ Fouriezos, Nick. "THE NEXT ROBERT MUELLER ... OR A LIBERAL BRETT KAVANAUGH?". ozy.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ↑ "DC Rising Stars: Elizabeth Prelogar, 40". The National Law Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ "MEET THE ACTING SOLICITOR GENERAL". www.justice.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ↑ "President Biden Nominates Elizabeth Prelogar for Solicitor General". Washington, D.C.: The White House. August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Prelogar Is Solicitor General of the United States". The American Law Institute. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ↑ Norwood, Candice. "Senate confirms second ever woman solicitor general, who represents federal government before Supreme Court". The 19th. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
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