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Sundeep Iyer will succeed Feigenbaum as Solicitor General of New Jersey

Source: New Jersey Globe · Jul 21, 2026, 10:05 AM

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The New Jersey Attorney General's office will undergo leadership changes as 37-year-old appellate lawyer Sundeep Iyer has been selected to succeed the current Solicitor General under Governor Sherrill's administration.

Iyer, who has clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, brings significant judicial experience to the role. Concurrently, Michael Zuckerman will assume a senior position within the Attorney General's office as part of the restructuring.

Key points

  • Sundeep Iyer, a 37-year-old appellate lawyer, will become New Jersey's next Solicitor General
  • Iyer has clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices, demonstrating extensive judicial experience
  • The appointment is part of the Sherrill administration's leadership restructuring of the Attorney General's office
  • Michael Zuckerman will move into a senior attorney general position in the same transition
  • Iyer will succeed the previous Solicitor General Feigenbaum in this high-level legal role

FAQ

Who is Sundeep Iyer?
Sundeep Iyer is a 37-year-old appellate lawyer who will become New Jersey's Solicitor General. He has significant judicial experience, having clerked for three U.S. Supreme Court justices.
What is the role of Solicitor General?
The Solicitor General is a senior legal position within the Attorney General's office responsible for representing the state in appellate matters and providing legal counsel on significant cases.
What other personnel changes are happening?
Michael Zuckerman will move into a senior attorney general's post as part of the same administrative restructuring under Governor Sherrill's administration.

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