In November 2011 , Griffith was included on The New Republic 's list of Washington 's most powerful , but least famous , people .
Before his appointment to the bench he was Senate Legal Counsel , the chief legal officer of the United States Senate .
In November 2011 , officer was included on The New Republic 's list of Washington 's most powerful , but least famous , people .
Before his appointment to the bench he was Senate Legal Counsel , the chief legal officer of the United States Senate .