From Solicitor General to Supreme Court Nominee : Responsibilities, History, and the Nomination of Elena KaganExamines duties and responsibilities of Office of the Solicitor General to evaluate statements, official actions, and professional qualifications of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Reviews scholarly studies of relationship between Solicitor General and Supreme Court; describes professional careers of four Justices who served as Solicitor General before joining the Supreme Court; and examines career of Elena Kagan, noting her service as Solicitor General.