President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE is considering George Conway, husband of top adviser and former campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, to be the next U.S. solicitor general, Bloomberg reported Friday citing two sources familiar with the matter.

George Conway is a long-time corporate lawyer, spending more than two decades as a partner at New York's Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

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According to the report, Conway has represented numerous high-profile clients throughout his career, including members of the National Football League and tobacco maker Philip Morris.



The solicitor general represents the U.S. government in the Supreme Court and the next pick for the job will play a key role in most legal battles waged by the incoming Trump administration.

The solicitor general also determines when it is appropriate to appeal a lower court decision and when to seek review from the Supreme Court.