William J. Clinton

William J. Clinton

also known as Bill Clinton

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Licensed in Arkansas for 52 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 1973

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001


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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.

Suspension issued in AR, 2001

updated on 01/29/2013

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2007

TED Prize, Technology, Entertainment and Design

2005

Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for My Life, NARAS - Grammy Award

2005

International Understanding, J. William Fulbright Prize

2004

Grammy - Best Spoken Word Album for Children, NARAS - Grammy

2000

Intl. Charlemagne Prize of the city of Aachen, City of Aachen

1999

Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century, Gallup Poll

1998

Order of the White Lion, Czech Republic

Work Experience

1993 - 2001

President, United States Government

1979 - 1992

Governor, State of Arkansas

1976 - 1978

State Attorney General, State of Arkansas

1973 - 1974

Professor, University of Arkansas

Education

1973

Yale Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Oxford University

Speaking Engagements

2007

United Nations

Topics: disease, war, famine, poverty in Africa, Middle East conflict as well as HIV/AIDS

2004

Democratic Natl Convention

Endorsement of John Kerry for President

Publications

2007

Book Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World

2004

Autobiography My Life

1998

Legislation Iraq Liberation Act

1997

1996

1996

Legislation Minimum wage Increase Act

1996

Legislation Line Item Veto Act
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