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
In office
October 28, 2021 – January 20, 2025
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byBrian Fletcher (acting)
Succeeded byD. John Sauer
In office
Acting: January 20, 2021 – August 11, 2021
Preceded byJeff Wall (acting)
Succeeded byBrian Fletcher (acting)
Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States
In office
January 20, 2021 – October 28, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byJeff Wall
Succeeded byBrian Fletcher
Personal details
Born
Elizabeth Margaret Barchas

1980 (age 45–46)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic[1]
EducationEmory University (BA)
University of St Andrews (MLitt)
Harvard University (JD)

References

  1. Fouriezos, Nick. THE NEXT ROBERT MUELLER ... OR A LIBERAL BRETT KAVANAUGH? (in en). ozy.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  2. DC Rising Stars: Elizabeth Prelogar, 40 (in en). The National Law Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  3. MEET THE ACTING SOLICITOR GENERAL (in en). www.justice.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  4. President Biden Nominates Elizabeth Prelogar for Solicitor General (August 11, 2021). Washington, D.C.: The White House. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  5. Elizabeth Prelogar Is Solicitor General of the United StatesThe American Law Institute. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  6. Norwood, Candice. Senate confirms second ever woman solicitor general, who represents federal government before Supreme Court. The 19th. Retrieved 5 November 2021.