Lifetime Achiever: Eric Holder, Covington & Burling

The American Lawyer has recognized Eric Holder in its annual “Lifetime Achiever” series. The article highlights his esteemed legal career and his “desire to make America more fair and equal.” Mr. Holder sees this theme running throughout his career and says, “I get to do things that are consistent with what I think lawyers should be doing as change agents, while at the same time being a contributing member of a great firm.” He adds, “I’d like to think that through the entirety of my work I’ve had a positive impact on the lives of people and made our system more fair and more just and our nation more equitable.”