Lanny A. Breuer
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Lanny Arthur Breuer (born August 5, 1958) is an American criminal defense lawyer who currently serves as vice chair of Covington & Burling LLP.[1] From 2009 to 2013, he served as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice under President Barack Obama. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Special Counsel to President Bill Clinton. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.[2]
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Lanny Breuer | |
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United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division | |
In office April 20, 2009 – March 1, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Alice Fisher |
Succeeded by | Mythili Raman (acting) |
Special Counsel to the President, Office of Counsel to the President | |
In office February 1997 – April 1999 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Member, United States Holocaust Memorial Council | |
In office November 1999 – November 2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lanny Arthur Breuer (1958-08-05) August 5, 1958 (age 65) Queens, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Nancy Robinson Breuer |
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Education | Columbia University (BA, JD) |
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