Secretary of State, United States of America — Appointed position (2009–2013)
Senator, U.S. Senate — Elected position (2001–2009)
Attorney, Rose Law Firm (1977–1992)
Lecturer, University of Arkansas School of Law (1979–1980)
Assistant Professor and Director of Legal Aid Clinic, University of Arkansas School of Law (1974–1977)
Impeachment Inquiry Staff, U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee (1974–1974)
Staffer, Children’s Defense Fund (1973–1974)