He actually “retired it” in 2006 presumably because he did not want to pay the renewal fee and take the continuing education courses.
correction: in 2008
That is the story being peddled as to why Barack and Michelle both gave up their law licenses.
Does it sound plausible and reasonable?
How many lawyers actually give up a hard won law degree voluntarily for those reasons after all the years of college it takes to obtain one?
It's not as if the Obamas were destitute and couldn't afford the relatively small fee.
It smells like more Obama Bull Scat.