Because he lost his law license for lying on the application. He not a member of the bar.
Gee, OKTX you ALSO fell for that rumor/chain email.....pity !!!
Q: Did Barack and Michelle Obama “surrender” their law licenses to avoid ethics charges?
A: No. A court official confirms that no public disciplinary proceeding has ever been brought against either of them, contrary to a false Internet rumor. By voluntarily inactivating their licenses, they avoid a requirement to take continuing education classes and pay hundreds of dollars in annual fees. Both could practice law again if they chose to do so.
The Obamas’ Law Licenses
Don't ya just love lawyer speak, no PUBLIC proceedings. LMAO Of course lawyers never ever do anything confidentially to CYA. But this is all academic, there's no way he would accept an nomination for the court, it would interfere with his golf too much.