Donald Verrilli, Who Argued Groundbreaking Cases For The Government, Stepping Down
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Donald Verrilli, Who Argued Groundbreaking Cases For The Government, Stepping Down
June 2, 2016·10:01 AM ET
Nina Totenberg
Most people don't know who Donald Verrilli is, but when major cases are argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, Verrilli is the man who represents the U.S. government. He is the seventh longest serving solicitor general in American history, having been in the position for five years, and now, he is stepping down.
President Obama announced Verrilli's imminent departure on Thursday, calling him "a dedicated public servant who has helped our nation live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all."
Solicitors general always argue some landmark cases. But Verrilli argued an astonishing number of groundbreaking cases ranging from his successful defense of Obamacare to his advocacy on behalf of constitutional protections for same-sex marriage.
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Verrilli is expected to leave his position near the end of June as the court is delivering its final decisions before leaving for the summer. He plans to vacation with his family for a few weeks and then to take some months to figure out what he will do next. ... He will be succeeded by Ian Gershengorn, his principal deputy. By tradition, Gershengorn will likely serve until the next president is sworn in early next year.
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