Solicitor General Paul Clement announced today that he’s resigning effective June 2.

“Paul Clement is one of the nation’s finest appellate lawyers,” said Attorney General Michael Mukasey in a statement. “I am deeply grateful to Paul for his service to the department and to the nation during his seven-year tenure. …I will miss not only Paul’s superb advocacy on behalf of the United States, but also his wise counsel and keen legal analysis.”