Monica Goodling

Monica Goodling was a top aide to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. In a report released by the U.S. Department of Justice on July 28, 2008, Goodling is reported to have violated federal law and Justice Department policy by favoring job applicants who were Republicans and conservative.¹ The report does not say if Goodling will face criminal charges. Justice investigators say that bar associations have inquired about the report's findings, which is an indication that she may lose her license to practice law.²

Fast Facts

1. Goodling was a top aide to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
2. U.S. Department of Justice released report on July 28, 2008
3. Goodling is reported to have discriminated against non-Republican and non-conservative job candidates³
4. 1995: Graduated from Messiah College
5. 1999: Received a law degree from Regent University, which was founded by Pat Robertson³
6. Worked for the Republican National Committee from 1999 to 2002
7. Worked for Office Of Public Affairs from 2002 to 2004
8. Began working for the Office of Attorney General (OAG) in 2005
9. Served as Counsel to Attorney General from October 2005 to April 2006
10. Became White House Liaison for the OAG in April 2006
11. Resigned from OAG in 2007³

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