Eric Holder

Eric Holder served as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and has a distinguished career in law and public service, offering expertise to diverse organizations and initiatives. After completing his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1976, Eric Holder embarked on a distinguished career in public service, joining the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the Attorney General’s Honors Program. Assigned to the newly formed Public Integrity Section, he was instrumental in investigating and prosecuting official corruption at local, state, and federal levels, establishing a foundational reputation for integrity and legal acumen.

His judicial career advanced significantly when President Ronald Reagan nominated him as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in 1988, a position he held with distinction until 1993. Building on his judicial experience, Holder was appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Bill Clinton in 1993, making history as the first African American to hold that prestigious office. His exceptional leadership and legal expertise led to further recognition in 1997 when President Clinton again appointed him Deputy Attorney General, a groundbreaking role as the first African American to serve in that capacity.

Before his historic appointment as Attorney General, Holder also honed extensive experience in private practice as a litigation partner at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, D.C. In 2008, President-elect Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Holder, who was subsequently sworn in as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States on February 3, 2009. Serving for more than six years, he became one of the longest-serving Attorneys General in U.S. history.

His ongoing contributions reinforce his enduring commitment to legal excellence and justice, making him a highly sought-after expert in governance and legal affairs.