FIVE ALL-STARS Evan Kohlmann L'04 Eric Rothschild L'93 Miguel Rodriguez C'94 L'99 Derek Pew L'93 Aretha Delight Davis L'97

A year after that meeting, Rodriguez has settled into the job quite well, doing a pretty fair imitation of a Hill Rat himself. Sen. Clinton sees a keen intellect at work. “Miguel is an exceptional lawyer and important member of my Senate team,” says Sen. Clinton. “He’s smart, creative, dedicated, and as unflappable as they come — it’s clear he has benefited from a terrific legal education.”

His job is one part legal advisor, one part legislative guru. He makes sure the office staff comply with ethics rules and advises the senator on a variety of legislative issues, including homeland security, immigration reform, Supreme Court nominations, and the reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act.