John F. Sonnett Memorial Lecture Series: The Attorney General: The Federal Government's Chief Lawyer and Chief Litigator, or One Among Many?

John F. Sonnett Memorial Lecture Series: The Attorney General: The Federal Government's Chief Lawyer and Chief Litigator, or One Among Many?

Griffin B. Bell, United States Department of Justice

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Article by U.S. Attorney General Griffin B. Bell (1977-1979) and United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1961-1976) discussing the shifting responsibilities of the government lawyer in order improve the government's ability to respond to the needs of the people. Document includes handwritten notes.