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Southern Illinois University School of Law Hosts U.S. Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler

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Southern Illinois University School of Law was honored to host Acting United States Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler earlier this month as its 2010 commencement speaker. SIU School of Law has created a web page regarding the event, which includes a podcast of the Deputy Attorney General's remarks. From the website: “The Deputy Attorney General is the second highest official in the U.S. Department of Justice,” said Assistant Professor of Law Lucian E. Dervan, “and his responsibilities include not only advising and assisting the Attorney General in formulating and implementing Departmental policies and programs, but providing overall supervision and direction to all organizational units of the Department.” Grindler, who grew up in St. Louis, MO, rejoined the Department of Justice in 2009 as deputy assistant attorney general in the criminal division before his appointment earlier this year by Attorney General Eric Holder to his current position. Grindler received both his law