Most people don’t know who Donald Verrilli is, but when major cases are argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, Verrilli is the man who represents the U.S. government. He is the seventh longest serving solicitor general in American history, having been in the position for five years, and now, he is stepping down.

President Obama announced Verrilli’s imminent departure on Thursday, calling him “a dedicated public servant who has helped our nation live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all.”

Solicitors general always argue some landmark cases.

Source: Texas Public Radio