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- Born: March 12, 1966Family Research Council Blog: Change Watch Backgrounder: Thomas J. Perrelli (January 6, 2009)
- Graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991Jenner & Block: Thomas J. Perrelli
- CNET: Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post (January 6, 2009)</ref>
- A member of Barack Obama's transition team
- Previous position: Managing partner at Washington DC law firm Jenner & BlockJenner & Block: Thomas J. Perrelli
- CNET: Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post (January 6, 2009)</ref>
- Attended Harvard at the same time as Barack Obama
- Worked under Clinton Administration Attorney General Janet Reno and was a Deputy Assistant Attorney GeneralJenner & Block: Thomas J. Perrelli
- CNET: Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post (January 6, 2009)</ref>
- Litigated cases for the RIAA prosecuting individuals who pirated music and illegally shared files
- Will be third-highest ranking member of the justice departmentJenner & Block: Thomas J. Perrelli
- CNET: Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post (January 6, 2009)</ref>
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Lawyer Tom Perrelli was nominated to be the Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice under the Obama Administration. Perelli, who has also prosecuted high profile music piracy cases for the RIAA, will oversee the cases regarding civil matters, antitrust law and civil rights.Change.gov: Obama announces key Department of Justice posts (January 6, 2008)
High Profile Cases
Perrelli has worked on a number of high-profile cases during his career. He has prosecuted companies and individuals for copyright infringement while working with the RIAA, including several college students who shared files over Internet networks.CNET: Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post (January 6, 2009) He also represented Michael Schaivo, husband of Terri Schaivo, during his legal battle to have his wife's feeding tube removed. Perrelli took the Schaivo case for free, a case which Michael Schaivo eventually won.Family Research Council Blog: Change Watch Backgrounder: Thomas J. Perrelli (January 6, 2009)-
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Tom Perrelli Questions
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Where can I find a TomTom female who speaks in English with a French accent? 1 AnswerThe may have, the only TomTom voices I can find are these ones and none appear to be English/French. But keep an eye on it and one could be uploaded eventually ... read more -
TomTom, Magellan, or Garmin? Which GPS manufacturer has the better interface? 4 AnswersI own a TomTom One (original) and have used a Garmin. The Garmin was very confusing to me. I like the TomTom because you can modify it and there's a great u... read more -
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano biography 2 AnswersTom Ammiano is an American politician and gay rights activist from San Francisco, California. Ammiano is a Democrat and a member of the California State Assemb... read more -
What Is Your Favorite Tom Hanks Comedy? 4 AnswersI love "Big", hands down. When he nibbles on the little mini corn cob at the company party it just kills me. I know, it's not the coolest movie, but it is a c... read more
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