SCOTUSblog on camera: Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. — Part one

Law school, being confirmed as Solicitor General,and the position and role of the Office of SolicitorGeneral in the federal government.

In this five-part interview, Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., theforty-sixth Solicitor General of the United States,discusses his background, the office and job of Solicitor General, its special relation to the Court,and representing the interests and being part of the history of the United States.

I happened to be here during a period of real historical importance. And it was my responsibility tolead the representation of the United States in these matters of real historical importance. And,therefore I was able to participate in history, in its making, and have some influenceyou know, timewill only tell what that wasbut have some influence in history going down one path versus another.And. . .thats an awesome responsibility. And, its one that fills me with a sense of very deepgratitude: that I was lucky enough to be here during this time, doing that work[;] . . .thatsreally pretty amazing.