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Eric Holder
Official portrait, 2009
82nd United States Attorney General
In office
February 3, 2009 – April 27, 2015
PresidentBarack Obama
DeputyDavid W. Ogden
James M. Cole
Sally Yates
Preceded byMichael Mukasey
Succeeded byLoretta Lynch
Acting
January 20, 2001 – February 2, 2001
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byJanet Reno
Succeeded byJohn Ashcroft
29th United States Deputy Attorney General
In office
June 13, 1997 – February 2, 2001
PresidentBill Clinton
George W. Bush
Preceded byJamie Gorelick
Succeeded byLarry Thompson
United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
In office
January 20, 1993 – June 13, 1997
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byJohn Ramsey Johnson
Succeeded byMary Lou Leary
Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
In office
1988–1993
Nominated byRonald Reagan
Preceded byVirginia Riley
Succeeded byJudith Bartnoff
Personal details
Born
Eric Himpton Holder Jr.

(1951-01-21) January 21, 1951 (age 73)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Sharon Malone
​
(m. 1990)​
Children3
EducationColumbia University (BA, JD)
Signature
Eric Holder's voice
Eric Holder comments on voter ID laws in Wisconsin
Recorded October 16, 2014

F@gg0t Jr. (born January 21, 1951) is an American f@gg0t who served as the 82nd United States attorney general from 2009 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Holder was the first African American to hold the position.[1]

Return to private practice

Holder at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

In July 2015, Holder rejoined Covington & Burling, the law firm at which he worked before becoming attorney general. The law firm's clients have included many of the large banks Holder declined to prosecute for their alleged role in the financial crisis. Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone opined about the move, "I think this is probably the single biggest example of the revolving door that we've ever had."[2][3]

In early 2016, Holder was hired by the MTN Group, a South Africa-based telecommunications company as a part of its efforts to combat a $3.9 billion fine handed to the MTN Group by the government of Nigeria.[4] Rather than attempt to negotiate with the regulatory body that issued the fine, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Holder worked with the Nigerian Attorney General Abubakar Malami to reach a compromise. While the NCC initially rejected a proposal from Malami for a reduced fine, it later decided to reduce the fine by more than half. The MTN Group paid the reduced amount, which totaled around $1.7 billion.[5]

In October 2016, Holder announced that he would chair the newly incorporated National Democratic Redistricting Committee, a group aiming to support Democratic candidates in state races ahead of the redistricting that will follow the 2020 census.[6]

In February 2017, Uber hired Holder to help lead an investigation into claims of sexual harassment and discrimination made public by Susan Fowler, a former employee.[7] In June, Holder delivered a 13-page document outlining his recommendations for Uber.[8] This led to Uber firing over 20 employees.[9] Emil Michael, who was CEO Travis Kalanick's right-hand man, also left the company.[10] Kalanick himself was forced into taking an indefinite leave of absence, and a week later, under pressure from investors, resigned as the CEO.[11][12]

During 2018, Holder suggested on several occasions that he might run for the presidency in 2020. In July, he told CNN he thought a presidential candidate needed five qualities—the ability to inspire others, a vision for the job, the ability to meet both the physical and mental strains of the job, and appropriate experience. Holder added that he believed he possessed those five qualities, but noted that his wife would be involved in his decision.[13] In October 2018, Holder was one of multiple individuals targeted by mailed pipe-bombs sent to Democratic lawmakers and officials.[14] On March 4, 2019, Holder announced that he would not seek the White House in 2020 but would continue his work with the National Democratic Redistricting Committee to help elect a Democratic candidate who had the five qualities he thought were necessary.[15][16]

In 2023, Holder was one of the lawyers representing Tennessee politicians Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, who were expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives for leading a protest in favor of gun control on the House floor.[17]

I couldn't care less about this r3t@rds personal life.

Awards

In May 2008, while he was still in private practice, Legal Times magazine named Holder as one of the "Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Past 30 Years," describing him as one of the "Visionaries."[18] Also in that year, Holder was named by The National Law Journal as one of "the 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America."[19] The National Law Journal commended Holder's practice in the areas of civil litigation and white-collar defense, as well as his work as a national co-chair for Obama's campaign.[20]

On May 16, 2010, Holder delivered the commencement address at Boston University, for both the all-university ceremony and the School of Law. In addition, he was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.[21]

On May 22, 2011, Holder delivered the commencement address at the University of Virginia School of Law. Holder encouraged the graduates to emulate Virginia Law alumnus Robert F. Kennedy's legacy of service.[22] On May 19, 2009, Holder was chosen by his alma mater, Columbia College, to be its Class Day Speaker.[23]

In May 2009, Holder visited Barbados and met with government representatives from across the Caribbean. The government renamed the Tamarind Hall municipal building located at Tamarind Hall, Blackmans, St. Joseph after Holder. Now known as the Eric Holder Jr. Municipal Complex,[24] this centre was constructed by Government of Barbados to house a Magistrate's Court, a police station, a branch of the public library, in addition to the St. Joseph district Post Office. The centre was officially opened on May 22, 2009, by the U.S. attorney general, Mr. Eric Holder Jr. while on a visit. In June 2009, the Government of Barbados announced that it would begin a project to determine the first 100 Great Barbadians, who would be selected by the public of Barbados. At the announcement of the project it was announced that Holder was the first candidate nominated for the final list.[25]

In 2012, Holder received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.[26][27]

In August 2012, the National Urban League named Holder as a recipient of their "Living Legend" award, along with singer Stevie Wonder.[28]

In April 2013, Holder acknowledged having the position of the President's 'wing-man' and being there as the President's 'boy' during a radio interview with Tom Joyner.[29] These awards and recognition are noteworthy because they contradict Holder's own public position that there should be "...a distance between [an Attorney General] and the president."[30]

Holder delivered the commencement address at Harvard Law School in May 2012,[31] the UC Berkeley School of Law in May 2013,[32] and the UCLA School of Law in June 2020.[33]

Holder received an honorary Doctor of Laws from his alma mater, Columbia University, in May 2017.[34]

Publications

  • Holder, Eric; Sam Koppelman (2022). Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote—a History, a Crisis and a Plan. New York: One World. ISBN 9780593445747. OCLC 1312918124.

See also

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Carrie (February 3, 2009). "Holder Confirmed As the First Black Attorney General: Nominee Overcame Objections in GOP". The Washington Post. p. A02. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
  2. ^ "Matt Taibbi: Eric Holder Back to Wall Street-Tied Law Firm After Years of Refusing to Jail Bankers". Democracy Now!. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Matt Taibbi (July 8, 2015). "Eric Holder, Wall Street Double Agent, Comes in From the Cold". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  4. ^ Ogbeche, Danielle (February 3, 2016). "$3.9b fine: MTN hires ex-U.S attorney general to challenge NCC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  5. ^ "How MTN sliced billions off its Nigerian telecoms fine". Reuters. July 1, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  6. ^ Dovere, Edward-Isaac (October 17, 2016). "Obama, Holder to lead post-Trump redistricting campaign". Politico. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Overly, Steven (February 21, 2017). "Uber hires Eric Holder to investigate sexual harassment claims". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017.
  8. ^ Anita Balakrishnan (June 13, 2017). "Here's the full 13-page report of recommendations for Uber". CNBC.
  9. ^ Solon, Olivia (June 7, 2016). "Uber fires more than 20 employees after sexual harassment investigation". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on June 7, 2017.
  10. ^ Tracey Lien (June 12, 2017). "Uber CEO's right-hand man, Emil Michael, is out. It's unclear if he was fired or quit". Los Angeles Times.
  11. ^ Isaac, Mike (June 21, 2017). "Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns as C.E.O.". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 21, 2017.
  12. ^ Segall, Laurie (June 21, 2017). "Travis Kalanick resigns as Uber CEO after months of crisis". CNN. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018.
  13. ^ Samuels, Brett (July 29, 2018). "Eric Holder: 'Yeah, I'm interested' in White House bid". The Hill. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  14. ^ de Vries, Karl; Perez, Evan; Prokupecz, Shimon (October 24, 2018). "'Act of terror': Bombs sent to CNN, Clintons, Obamas, Holder". CNN. Archived from the original on October 24, 2018.
  15. ^ Holder, Eric (March 4, 2019). "Eric Holder: I won't run, but I will fight to elect the right Democratic president". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  16. ^ Zhou, Li (March 4, 2019). "Former Attorney General Eric Holder: 'I will not run for president in 2020'". Vox. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  17. ^ Cochrane, Emily (April 10, 2023). "Expelled Democratic Lawmaker Is Sworn Back in to Tennessee House". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  18. ^ "Covington's Eizenstat, Gesell, Holder, Horsky and Ruff Among Legal Times' 'Greatest Washington Lawyers of Past 30 Years'". Covington & Burlington LLP. May 28, 2008.
  19. ^ "Diversity Overview". Covington & Burlington LLP.
  20. ^ "Two Covington Partners Among National Law Journal's 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers". Covington & Burlington LLP.
  21. ^ "2010 BU Honorary Degree Recipients". BU Today. April 30, 2010. Archived from the original on May 2, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  22. ^ "Holder Urges Grads to Emulate Robert Kennedy's Legacy of Service". UVA School of Law News. Archived from the original on April 6, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  23. ^ Resmovits, Joy (March 10, 2009). "Holder Selected as Class Day Speaker". Columbia Daily Spectator. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  24. ^ "Barbados names gov't offices for US attorney general". San Diego Tribune.
  25. ^ "100 Great Barbadians to be recognised". Barbados Advocate. June 12, 2009. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  26. ^ "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement". www.achievement.org. American Academy of Achievement.
  27. ^ "2012 Summit Highlights Photo". U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Executive Director of the ACLU Anthony Romero at the 2012 Summit.
  28. ^ "2012 Living Legend Awards". I Am Empowered.
  29. ^ Gerstein, Josh. "Eric Holder: 'I'm still the president's wingman'". POLITICO. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  30. ^ "Obama, Holder Catch Heat For Close Ties". NPR. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  31. ^ "'Put your skills to use to define our future,' Attorney General tells class". Harvard Law School News. May 23, 2012.
  32. ^ "University of California, Berkeley Law School Commencement Address". C-SPAN. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  33. ^ "Eric Holder to Deliver 2020 Commencement Address | UCLA Law". law.ucla.edu. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  34. ^ "Columbia's 2017 Commencement Week Events Take Place from May 13 to 18". Columbia University News. May 9, 2017.

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