Education: JD, Columbia Law School, 1976 Bachelors, American History, Columbia College, 1973. Professional Experience: Litigation Partner, Covington and Burling Limited Liability Partnership, 2001-2009 United States Attorney, District of Columbia, 1993-1997 Associate Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 1988-1993 United States Department of Justice, Public Integrity Section, 1976-1988 Clerk, Department of Justice's Criminal Division Clerk, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Political Experience: United States Attorney General, 2009-present Appointed, United States Attorney General, February 2, 2009 United States Deputy Attorney General, 1997-2001.