Elizabeth Prelogar

Elizabeth Prelogar
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
EducationEmory University (BA)
University of St Andrews (MLitt)
Harvard University (JD)

Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar (born 1980) is an American lawyer. In January 2021, she became acting Solicitor General of the United States. In August 2021, President Joe Biden nominated her to serve as the permanent Solicitor General. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 28, 2021.

References

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  2. ↑ "DC Rising Stars: Elizabeth Prelogar, 40". The National Law Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  3. ↑ "MEET THE ACTING SOLICITOR GENERAL". www.justice.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  4. ↑ "President Biden Nominates Elizabeth Prelogar for Solicitor General". Washington, D.C.: The White House. August 11, 2021. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Elizabeth Prelogar Is Solicitor General of the United States". The 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.