File 026444
Email About Justice Department Attorney Qualifications and Political Connections (File 026444)
Email discussing a high-powered Washington attorney at Steptoe & Johnson with Democratic connections and ties to former Attorney General Eric Holder under the Obama administration.
Summary
This email from Jeffrey E. discusses the qualifications of an attorney candidate, noting that Weingarten, a prominent attorney at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, was an unlikely choice due to his representation of Democratic clients and close friendship with Eric H. Holder Jr., who served as Attorney General under President Barack Obama. The email indicates that Holder and Weingarten met during their early careers at the Justice Department. The document includes a standard confidentiality and attorney-client privilege notice typical of legal correspondence.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 5/23/2017 6:46:27 PMTo: Leon BlackWeingarten, a high-powered attorney at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington known for his folksy style, is asomewhat unlikely choice because he has represented Democratic clients and is close friends with Eric H.Holder Jr., who served as attorney general under President Barack Obama. Holder and Weingarten met duringtheir early years at the Justice Department.The four finalists did not respond to requests for comment. A White House official said the administration hadno commentplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026444