Abner J. Mikva

Abner Joseph Mikva (January 21, 1926 – July 4, 2016) was an American politician, federal judge, lawyer and law professor. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he spent his entire political and law career in his hometown in Chicago, Illinois.Mikva served in the United States House of Representatives representing Illinoiss 2nd congressional district (1969–1973) and 10th congressional district (1975–1979). He was appointed Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by President Bill Clinton, serving from 1991 through 1994. He served as the White House Counsel from 1994 through 1995 under the Clinton presidency.During his later career, Mikva taught law at University of Chicago Law School and at Northwestern University. He mentored future President of the United States Barack Obama during his early years in law. In 2014, Obama honored Mikva by presenting him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Mikva died in Chicago at the age of 90 after suffering from bladder cancer.

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