As an Assistant to the Solicitor General, a position that he moved to in 1975, Geller continued to work primarily on criminal matters. In 1979, Solicitor General Wade McCree selected Geller to fill the prestigious position of Deputy Solicitor General overseeing general civil litigation. It's probably the best job I'll ever have. Geller also often serves as a faculty member for appellate advocacy courses sponsored by the American Bar Association and by the National Association of Attorneys General. Geller enjoys his work in the FOIA area.
Some significant questions remain to be answered.
And it is extremely important that the law be applied correctly. If it develops incorrectly, that will have a severe adverse impact on government operations, or on the public's legitimate interest in reviewing government activity, or on personal privacy. What I'm trying to do is make certain that the courts fix the right balance.