White House Counsel
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For other United States offices of special counsel, see United States Office of Special Counsel (disambiguation).
"Office of Counsel to the President" redirects here. For the Sri Lankan position, see President's Counsel.
The White House counsel is a senior staff appointee of the president of the United States whose role is to advise the president on all legal issues concerning the president and their administration. The White House counsel also oversees the Office of White House Counsel, a team of lawyers and support staff who provide legal guidance for the president and the White House Office. At least when White House counsel is advising the president on legal matters pertaining to the duties or prerogatives of the president, this office is also called Counsel to the President.[1]
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White House Counsel | |
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since September 11, 2023 | |
Formation | 1943 |
First holder | Samuel Rosenman |
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Ed Siskel is the current White House Counsel, serving since September 11, 2023.