Solicitor General of the United States since 2021 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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) |
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