AmericanAlberto R. Gonzales / Nationality
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San Antonio, TXAlberto R. Gonzales / Place of birth
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Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
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75 years (July 6, 1946)George W. Bush / Age
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Gonzales, the Dean and the Doyle Rogers Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law , Nashville, Tennessee, is responsible for academics, admissions, recruitment and development.
Gonzales served as the 80th Attorney General of the United States, the chief federal law enforcement official in America. As Attorney General, he led the fight to prevent terrorism and reduce the threat of gangs, drugs and violent crime. He directed the Justice Department and its 40 separate component organizations including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S.
Gonzales served as Counsel to the President of the United States working with lawyers throughout the administration on policy, litigation and legislation.
Gonzales served as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas. While on the court, Gonzales authored 14 majority opinions, five concurring opinions and one dissenting opinion. In a statewide race to remain on the court, the citizens of Texas elected Gonzales to serve a six-year term in November 2000 with 81.3% of the vote.
Gonzales served as the 100th Texas Secretary of State. In this capacity, he was a senior advisor to the Governor of Texas, chief elections officer and the Governor's lead liaison on Mexico and border issues. Additionally, he was responsible for all statutory filings of business organizations and financing documents.
Gonzales served as General Counsel advising the Governor of Texas on legislation, policy, appointments, and clemency issues. He also helped coordinate criminal justice policy, gave advice regarding powers as Commander-in-Chief of the Texas National Guard and advised on federal programs administered throughout Texas.
Gonzales practiced as a business lawyer and partner at the Houston law firm Vinson & Elkins working in the Business, Real Estate, and Energy group.
Mr. Gonzales was sworn in as the nation’s 80th and first Hispanic attorney general on February 3, 2005.
Artist: Alberto R. Gonzales was born on August 4, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. He received his B.A. from Rice University in 1979 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1982. Mr. Gonzales served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1975 and attended the United States Air Force Academy between 1975 and 1977.
Mr. Gonzales was sworn in as the nation’s 80th and first Hispanic attorney general on February 3, 2005. His resignation took effect on September 17, 2007, after serving two years as attorney general.
Governor Bush appointed him to the position of Secretary of State from December 1997 to January 1999. Additionally, Mr. Gonzales was a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas from January 1999 to December 2000. After Mr. Bush became president, he appointed Mr. Gonzales as White House counsel in 2001. Mr. Gonzales held this position until becoming ...
His resume includes portraits of many distinguished Americans. He painted Attorney General Gonzales' portrait in 2008. Updated June 26, 2017.
Gonzales served in the United States Air Force between 1973 and 1975, and attended the United States Air Force Academy between 1975 and 1977.
Gonzales was recognized as the 1999 Latino Lawyer of the Year by the Hispanic National Bar Association, and he received a Presidential Citation from the State Bar of Texas in 1997 for his dedication to addressing basic legal needs of the indigent.
Alberto Gonzales was born to poor Mexican immigrants on August 4, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in Houston as the second child of Pablo and Maria Gonzales. He had seven other siblings in the family. Gonzales was raised up under strict Roman Catholic rules as all the children within the family.
He joined a legal firm in Houston called Vinson and Elkins. He handled corporate cases within the firm’s clientele. As the first Hispanic partner in the office, Gonzales got much attention for his origins and legal abilities. In 1994, he became the attorney of the Texas Governor George Bush.
In 2001, George Walker Bush became the US president. He called his erstwhile ally Gonzales to Washington D.C. Gonzales distinguished himself as an ardent supporter of the Bush anti-terrorism policies. He participated in the formulation of the legal framework for the Bush administration fight against terror.
President Bush nominated Gonzales to replace John Ashcroft as the US Attorney General. Despite his far-right conservative stance, Gonzales received much support from across the political divide. His proponents described him as forthright and honest with his friends and foes alike.
Gonzales went back to legal practice joining Walter Lansden Dortch & Davies law firm in Nashville. In 2009, he was hired by the Texas Tech University and Angelo State University. He became the political science professor in both universities. He joined Belmont University as a law professor in October 2011.
Gonzales has three sons from his two marriages. His first marriage to Diana Clemens ended in divorce in 1985. He lives with his present wife Rebecca Turner.
Alberto Gonzales came from the ashes so to speak. With nothing but education, determination, and ambition, He climbed up the ladder in society. He became the first Hispanic to serve in high offices both in Texas and the US.
The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United Stateson all legal matters. The attorney general is a statutory member of the Cabinet of the United States.
Gerson was fourth in the line of succession at the Justice Department, but other senior DOJ officials had already resigned.[14] Janet Reno, President Clinton's nominee for attorney general, was confirmed on March 12,[15]and he resigned the same day.
Presidential transition[edit] It is the practice for the attorney general, along with the other Cabinet secretaries and high-level political appointees of the President, to tender a resignation with effect on the Inauguration Day(January 20) of a new president.
The title "attorney general" is an example of a noun (attorney) followed by a postpositive adjective(general).[8]". General" is a description of the type of attorney, not a title or rank in itself (as it would be in the military).[8]