Eric Dreiband's Path to Success and Leadership

Eric Dreiband's journey to success and leadership is a remarkable one. He graduated from Duke University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Dreiband's academic achievements were just the beginning. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1989.

As a lawyer, Dreiband's expertise in employment law and civil rights helped him rise through the ranks. He clerked for Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Dreiband's experience in the private sector also played a significant role in his development as a leader. He worked as a litigator at Jones Day, one of the largest law firms in the world.

Eric Dreiband graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in history in 1986.

He earned a Master of Theological Studies from the Harvard Divinity School.

Dreiband also holds a Juris Doctor from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

Eric Dreiband's career has been marked by significant milestones and honors. He served as a law clerk to Judge William J. Bauer of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Dreiband's experience in government is quite impressive. He served in the administration of George W. Bush as deputy administrator of the United States Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) from 2002 to 2003 and as general counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 2003 to 2005.

He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work. Some of his notable honors include being named a Law360 MVP — Employment in 2013 and receiving the Secretary of Labor's Exceptional Achievement and Compliance Assistance Awards in 2003.

Dreiband's professional affiliations are also worth noting. He is a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (2016) and has been listed in various directories, such as Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and Legal 500 US.

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Eric Dreiband is likely to be nominated to lead the Justice Department's civil rights division.

He represents companies at the law firm Jones Day, where his law partners included Donald McGahn, the current White House counsel.

Dreiband has significant experience in private practice, having defended companies in various cases, including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in an age discrimination case.

He also worked on a case against Bloomberg, defending against pregnancy discrimination claims.

Dreiband previously served as the top lawyer at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under President George W. Bush.

In the office of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, he led the investigation and successful prosecution of Clinton associate Webster Hubbell.

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