Senate Confirms EEOC Nominations

On Wednesday the Senate officially confirmed the nominations of several members of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission who had been placed with the EEOC via recess appointment in March 2010. The individuals and their terms are as follows:

  • Jacqueline Berrian, who President Obama had appointed to be the agency’s chair, will serve until July 1, 2014.
  • Chai Feldblum will serve as an EEOC Commissioner until July 1, 2013.
  • Victoria Lipnic will serve as an EEOC Commissioner until July 1, 2015.
  • P. David Lopez will serve as General Counsel for a term of four years.

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