Stuart M. Gerson

Who is Stuart M. Gerson?

Stuart M. Gerson was the acting Attorney General during the Clinton Administration, serving in the early months of 1993.

Gerson was a debate coach for President George H. W. Bush during the 1988 campaign and went on to serve on President-elect Bush's transition team. Gerson was part of the Bush Administration's National Health Policy Working Group, serving as head of its Medical Malpractice Reform Working Group. At the Department of Justice, he was the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division.

Gerson was Acting Attorney General from January 20, 1993, to March 12, 1993. He was in the position for two reasons: first, President Clinton's problems in finding an Attorney General during that period, and second, being fourth in the line of succession at the Justice Department. During his time as Acting AG, Gerson supported the Brady bill and was in office during the beginnings of the Waco siege. Janet Reno, President Clinton's nominee for Attorney General, was confirmed on March 12, and he resigned the same day. Acting Attorney General Gerson's last day at the Justice Department was March 19.