Elizabeth Prelogar

Elizabeth Prelogar
Solicitor General of the United States
In office October 28, 2021 – January 20, 2025
President	Joe Biden
Preceded by	Brian Fletcher (acting)
Succeeded by	D. John Sauer (nominee)
In office Acting: January 20, 2021 – August 11, 2021
Preceded by	Jeff Wall (acting)
Succeeded by	Brian Fletcher (acting)
Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States
In office January 20, 2021 – October 28, 2021
President	Joe Biden
Preceded by	Jeff Wall
Succeeded by	Brian Fletcher
Personal details
Born	Elizabeth Margaret Barchas 1980 (age 44–45) Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Democratic[1]
Education	Emory University (BA) University of St Andrews (MLitt) Harvard University (JD)

Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar (born 1980)^[2] is an American lawyer. In January 2021, she became acting Solicitor General of the United States.^[3] In August 2021, President Joe Biden nominated her to serve as the permanent Solicitor General.^[4] She was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 28, 2021.^[5][6]

1. ↑ Fouriezos, Nick. "THE NEXT ROBERT MUELLER ... OR A LIBERAL BRETT KAVANAUGH?". ozy.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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. 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.