In a move reminiscent of a baton being passed in a relay race, President Joe Biden declared on Tuesday that Ed Siskel, a linchpin of the Obama era, would soon assume the role of his chief legal advisor.
This revelation comes hot on the heels of last week’s announcement of the impending departure of the current White House counsel, Stuart Delery.
Biden Names Ex-Obama Admin : Siskel’s Illustrious Journey
Chicago’s Grosvenor Holdings LLC knows Siskel as their chief legal officer.
However, his earlier innings in the White House under Barack Obama – where he played crucial roles akin to a co-pilot navigating turbulent skies – are what etch him into political annals.
Biden, reminiscing those days, emphasized Siskel’s unwavering dedication to the nation and the judicial system.
Ed Siskel wasn’t just an onlooker during Obama’s tenure; he was a maestro orchestrating legal symphonies.
Be it strategizing the Obama administration’s maneuver against legislative probes or guiding the ship during the stormy roll-out of the Affordable Care Act, Siskel was a force to reckon with.
The Chicago Connection
Diving deeper into Siskel’s past reveals his roots firmly embedded in Chicago.