Former White House ethics lawyer Stefan Passantino is joining former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus’ law firm.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP announced Wednesday that Passatino joined the firm’s government relations, public policy, and compliance practice group.
“I’ve known Stefan to be an exceptional attorney with an inherent ability to understand the complexities of regulatory and compliance matters better than most seasoned veterans in Washington,” Priebus, president of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, said in a statement. “His addition will be a statement to our industry and underscore our strategic vision in the Beltway and nationally. Michael Best is taking important steps to make its mark on Washington, D.C., as a new power player in town.”
Passatino left the administration last week. His primary responsibilities were ensuring that the White House complied with all government ethics rules. Passatino was in charge of overseeing the fallout after White House counselor Kellyanne Conway promoted Ivanka Trump’s clothing line on live television.
The White House counsel’s office has lost a number of members over the past few weeks. Most recently, White House counsel Don McGahn announced he will be leaving the administration. President Trump confirmed the reports of McGahn’s imminent departure on Twitter.
