November 27, 2016 | International Edition
Jones Day partner appointed as Trump's White House counselDonald Trump hands key legal role to longstanding adviser and campaign GC
By Zoe Tillman
2 minute read
November 25, 2016 | National Law Journal
Jones Day Partner Tapped as Trump's White House CounselDonald McGahn II served as general counsel to Donald Trump's campaign and has continued as an advisor for the transition.
By Zoe Tillman
10 minute read
November 23, 2016 | National Law Journal
In the Room with Trump: Labor Lawyer Relates Unexpected Sit-DownOn Sunday afternoon, Cleveland labor and employment lawyer Peter Kirsanow unexpectedly found himself face-to-face with President-elect Donald Trump.
By Zoe Tillman
11 minute read
November 21, 2016 | National Law Journal
Trump Picks Three More Big Law Attorneys for DOJ Transition TeamMonday's announcement continues Friday's trend of drawing in attorneys from the nation's largest law firms.
By Zoe Tillman
29 minute read
November 18, 2016 | National Law Journal
What to Expect From a Sessions Justice DepartmentFormer Republican officials said they anticipate a department that is tough on violent crime and immigration enforcement.
By Zoe Tillman and Katelyn Polantz
15 minute read
November 18, 2016 | National Law Journal
Trump Taps Kirkland, Jones Day Lawyers to Lead DOJ TransitionThe president-elect on Friday identified members of the "landing team" that will advise on Justice Department policy and personnel.
By Zoe Tillman
22 minute read
November 18, 2016 | Daily Report Online
11th Circuit's Pryor Mum on Election and SCOTUS SpeculationSpeaking Thursday at the Federalist Society's annual convention, Judge William Pryor Jr. reflected on the late Justice Antonin Scalia, the man he might replace if he is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the high court.
By Zoe Tillman
6 minute read
November 18, 2016 | National Law Journal
Trump Picks Sessions as U.S. Attorney GeneralThe choice of Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, was heralded by several Senate Republicans and decried by civil rights groups, who have been critical of his record on civil rights and his hardline stance on immigration.
By Zoe Tillman
9 minute read
November 17, 2016 | National Law Journal
Trump Org. Digs In on DC Tax FightThe company's lawyers at Arnold & Porter filed six new suits Wednesday challenging the tax bill for Donald Trump's new downtown hotel, even as critics warn lease with a federal agency raises conflicts of interest.
By Zoe Tillman
10 minute read
November 16, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Former Conn. US Attorney Out as DOJ Transition ChiefKevin O'Connor, the former U.S. attorney for Connecticut and general counsel of investment firm Point72 Asset Management, is out as the head of the Justice Department transition for the Trump administration.
By BY ZOE TILLMAN, Law.com
3 minute read