Did Michelle Obama lose her law license?

Answer 1

No he did not. When he decided to pursue a career in politics, he allowed his law license to lapse, since he was no longer going to be practicing law. But since he was a lawyer in good standing, he can renew it any time he chooses to.

Answer 2

No, this is an internet myth. Barack Obama voluntarily allowed his law license to expire because he knew he was going to enter politics and not practice law any more. But he left the legal profession in good standing, so if he ever decided to return to law, he can renew his license and resume being a lawyer. It should also be noted that his wife Michelle did not lose her law license either; she too allowed it to expire, and she could easily return to the practice of law if she wanted to do so.

Answer 3

No, she didn't. This is a much-repeated but very untrue internet myth spread by political opponents. Michelle 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 the legal profession in good standing.

Answer 4

Not exactly. Both Barack and Michelle Obama voluntarily decided to let their licenses lapse (did not renew them), since they were no longer going to be active lawyers; Barack ran for the presidency and Michelle focused on her family and being First Lady. However, it is a myth that there was some problem with either of their licenses; they simply allowed the licenses to become inactive. It should be noted that since both the Obamas were lawyers in good standing, they could decide to renew the licenses and return to the practice of law at some future time.

Answer 5

I think he has kept it up-- if not, he can surely get it re-instated. I think Michele Obama let her license to practice lapse.

This canard apparently arose because both Barack and Michelle Obama voluntarily placed their Illinois law licenses in inactive status, which is the usual procedure for persons in their position.

Answer 6

He did not. This is another internet myth. Both the president and first lady are in fact lawyers, but they both gave up their licenses because of their career changes-- Barack went into politics, and Michelle, after a business career, became First Lady. But both Barack and Michelle could return to the legal profession, should they ever choose to do so, since they both resigned in good standing.

Answer 7

Yes and no. He allowed it to expire, because he was not going to practice law any more-- he decided to focus on politics. Currently, the license is on "inactive" status. But because he left the legal profession in good standing, if he ever wants to go back to being a lawyer, he can renew his license.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

no

Answer 10

No