Patrick Fitzgerald

Who Will — And Who Should — Replace Eric Holder As Attorney General?

Who are some of the legal luminaries being suggested as possible AG picks?

Inside Straight: Pat Fitzgerald On Handling Prosecutors

Advice for in-house lawyers on how to respond when prosecutors come a-knocking, from U.S. Attorney turned Skadden partner Patrick Fitzgerald. You're welcome!

Musical Chairs: Patrick Fitzgerald’s New Home

When Patrick Fitzgerald stepped down as U.S. Attorney in Chicago, he seemed to pooh-pooh the prospect of his becoming a defense lawyer. But now he has joined a Biglaw firm -- where he will presumably do some defense work. Where is he headed?

Musical Chairs: Patrick Fitzgerald Steps Down As U.S. Attorney

Patrick Fitzgerald is stepping down as U.S. Attorney in Chicago. What's he up to next?

Breaking: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Convicted on One Count – Making False Statements

Ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich was accused of trying to sell President Barack Obama’s former Senate seat in Illinois. The U.S. Attorney for Chicago, Patrick Fitzgerald, seemed to have some great evidence — tape recordings of Blagojevich engaging in apparent wheeling and dealing (and uttering a fair amount of profanity). Today, on the fourteenth day of jury […]

A Collection of Blagojevichisms

Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been charged with corruption for — among other things — allegedly attempting to sell Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat to the highest bidder. Blagojevich has not been hiding from the public eye. Since being charged, he has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and competed in The […]