Dr. Donald Verrilli Jr

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Biography

Donald B. Verrilli Jr. served as the Solicitor General of the United States from 2011 to 2016. During this period, he was involved in a wide range of significant cases before the Supreme Court. Prior to this role, he served as the Associate U.S. Deputy Attorney General and was Deputy Counsel to President Barack Obama. With a long career in private practice, he is currently a partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, where he founded the firm’s Washington, D.C. office in 2016. Verrilli's academic involvement at Columbia Law School includes teaching various courses related to political theory and the presidency. His extensive experience in both government and private sectors provides a unique perspective in his educational contributions. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and has maintained an influential role in legal discussions surrounding key constitutional issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Perspectives on the Presidency Political Theory 1st Amendment Roberts Court

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.