Ed Siskel, ’00, Joins Latham & Watkins' Chicago and DC Offices as Partner
Former White House Counsel Joins Latham's Chicago and Washington, D.C. Offices
Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Ed Siskel has joined the firm's Chicago and Washington, D.C. offices as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice and as a member of the Litigation & Trial Department. Siskel most recently served as White House Counsel for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. His career includes notable leadership roles in the US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois, the City of Chicago, at private equity firm Grosvenor Holdings, and in private practice. Siskel's practice will focus on white collar defense, risk and crisis management, government and internal investigations, corporate governance regulatory compliance, and complex litigation.
"Ed brings a rare combination of high-level White House, DOJ, and private sector experience to Latham," said Rich Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins. "His proficiency in multifaceted legal issues has been honed by serving as a legal advisor to two US presidents. Ed's proven ability to see around corners and manage high-stakes matters at the intersection of law, policy, and business strategy will be a tremendous asset to our team and clients alike. We are excited to welcome Ed to Latham."
As White House Counsel for President Biden, Siskel served as the president's chief legal advisor, leading the White House's in-house legal team while advising on a wide range of critical matters, including legislative initiatives, executive actions, and regulatory compliance. He previously served as Deputy White House Counsel for President Obama, where he advised on complex legal challenges and significant policy initiatives. Siskel also previously served as an Associate Deputy Attorney General, where he guided DOJ leadership on critical issues and contributed to national legal strategies.
"Ed's deep Chicago roots, national profile, and high-caliber talent make him a phenomenal addition to Latham — we're thrilled to have him join us in Chicago," said Mary Rose Alexander, Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office. "Ed comes with strong ties to our city's business, civic, and legal community, having worked as a prosecutor, mayoral advisor, and in the private sector. His experience managing sensitive matters at the highest levels of government and business will be invaluable to our clients facing bet-the-company challenges, particularly those involving regulatory compliance and litigation."
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