washington president donald trump nominate washington lawyer noel francisco solicitor general government top advocate u.s. supreme court white house say tuesday francisco serve act capacity job lawyer strong conservative credentials previously work jones day law firm white house counsel mcgahn one several jones day lawyers join administration francisco argue three high-profile case supreme court recently represent former virginia republican governor robert mcdonnell successful attempt throw corruption convictions court june rule 8-0 favor mcdonnell another case decide last year represent religious nonprofits seek exemption provision obamacare healthcare law require employers provide female workers health insurance include contraception coverage high court may sidestep major rule case send back low court third case francisco lead business-led challenge presidential appointment power result 2014 rule limit ability white house fill position without senate approval francisco serve white house lawyer 2001 2003 spend another two years justice department office legal counsel 2003 2005. job administration republican president george w. bush clerk conservative justice antonin scalia supreme court trump nominate francisco u.s. solicitor general