Jones Day partner Eric Dreiband, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, pulled in more than $2.2 million combined between his partnership share and bonus from 2016 to date, according to his financial disclosure form.
Trump nominated Dreiband June 29, though the Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to schedule a hearing. Civil rights groups criticized Dreiband’s nomination, citing his work in private practice defending large companies from discrimination lawsuits. Dreiband’s disclosure form lists 36 Jones Day clients, including Trump’s presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Dreiband’s disclosure shows he earned $2,206,078 between his partnership share and bonus.
