1. Bilal Ali "Bill" Essayli was born on November 24,1985 and is an American lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the interim United States attorney for the Central District of California, having been appointed to the position in April 2025.
Bill Essayli is the first member of his family to graduate from college.
Bill Essayli received his undergraduate degree from the Kellogg Honors College of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Bill Essayli received his Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University School of Law.
Bill Essayli served as an intern in the White House Counsel's Office in 2008.
Bill Essayli then worked in private practice, where he focused on employment law.
Bill Essayli then became an Assistant United States Attorney for the Central District of California.
In 2018, Bill Essayli ran for the California State Assembly against incumbent Democrat Sabrina Cervantes.
Bill Essayli lost the election, but made a strong showing, which raised his local profile.
In 2022, Bill Essayli ran for the state Assembly in the newly created 63rd Assembly District.
Bill Essayli is the first Muslim in history to be elected to the California State Assembly.