Eric H. Holder Jr. on how you can make a difference as a lawyer

Earlier this year, rumors were swirling that the 82nd U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. was planning a 2020 run for the presidency. Although he has since officially decided not to run, the partner at Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C., is already playing a part in the upcoming election by working to protect Americans’ fundamental right to vote—and promoting a more fair electoral system. I met Holder in August, when he received the ABA’s Thurgood Marshall Award, which recognizes long-term contributions to the advancement of civil rights, civil liberties, and human rights in the United States. At the time, I asked if he’d do an interview for Student Lawyer, and he readily agreed. In this Q&A, Holder recounted his time as attorney general and highlighted the work he does now in private practice. He also provided more insight into politics and the judicial system, offered his take on the MAGA movement, and talked about his personal…

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