Why did Michelle Obama give up her law license?

Answer 1

Obama gave up law in 2002 after winning re-election to the Illinois state senate. Michelle gave up law in 2008 to make room for her husbands presidential campaign and his Current administration. She now focuses her time on the roles as first lady and dedicate more time to caring for her daughters.

The above answer conflicts with online records in the State of Illinois, where Michelle Obama voluntarily gave up her law license in 1993. The records say Michelle is on a court-ordered inactive status. Many in the legal business would say one gives up their license to avoid being disbarred.

Answer 2

They didn't. Her law license has never been "handed over."

The record shows that Michelle Obama voluntarily took her law license to "inactive" status. This is not the loss of license, but a suspension with the option (though not the requirement) to reactivate the license later.

In Illinois, voluntary inactivations require an order of the court to commence the cancellation of malpractice insurance, annual licensing fees and the continuing education credits otherwise required by law.

Answer 3

She didn't. This is a much-repeated but very untrue internet myth. Mrs. Obama decided she was no longer going to practice law, so she put her license on "inactive" status, which any lawyer can do if they decide to temporarily or permanently leave the profession. If she ever decides to return to law, she can renew her license, take whatever courses she needs to up-grade her level of expertise, and go back to being a lawyer, since she left in good standing.

Answer 4

Mr. Obama decided he would no longer have time to practice law, so he allowed his law license to expire. It is currently on "inactive" status. There are internet myths that he was disbarred-- false-- or that he had his license taken away-- also false. The truth is he decided to focus on a political career. But since he left the legal profession in good standing, he can simply do what is needed to renew his license if he ever decides to do so.

Answer 5

He never did. This is a myth, spread by his political opponents. He voluntarily allowed his law license to lapse (did not renew it) because he was no longer going to practice law; he was concentrating on politics. But he left the legal profession in good standing, so if he ever decides to go back to being a lawyer, he would simply renew his license.

Answer 6

She didn't lose her law licence, she chose to not renew it since she is not practicing law anymore.

Answer 7

Corruption

Answer 8

Collusion