Jenner & Block Statement on the News of Donald Verrilli's Nomination to be the Next Solicitor General of the United States

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Jan 24, 2011, 05:43 ET

CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Jenner & Block has issued the following statements on the news today that President Obama nominated Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. to be the next Solicitor General of the United States. Mr. Verrilli practiced law at Jenner & Block for 20 years before joining the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009.

"President Obama could not have made a better choice for Solicitor General than Don Verrilli. Don embodies the highest ideals of the legal profession and he is regarded as one of the preeminent litigators in the country. Throughout his 20 year career at Jenner & Block, he was a leader within our firm in providing exceptional representation to clients and devoting substantial effort to community service. This is a tremendous accomplishment for Don, and we wish him all the best in his new role." – Susan C. Levy, Managing Partner of Jenner & Block

"Don is one of the finest lawyers I know and an exceptional appellate advocate. He has served the government with distinction over the last two years, and I know he will be an outstanding leader of the Solicitor General's office." – Anton R. Valukas, Chairman of Jenner & Block

"I had the honor of practicing side by side with Don for many years, and he is an exceptional choice for the next Solicitor General. Over the course of his career, he has argued before the Supreme Court in some of the most noteworthy cases of the last two decades, including important business cases and key civil rights cases. I wish him all the best in this next great step of his already impressive career." – Paul M. Smith, Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Appellate and Supreme Court Practice

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