Edward Siskel

About Edward Siskel

An experienced litigator, crisis manager, and strategic advisor, I combine my experience at the highest levels of government and the private sector to help clients navigate high-stakes legal, policy, reputational, and business challenges.Combining my experience at the White House, Justice Department, private practice, and in-house at a global alternative asset manager, I skillfully counsel clients through: • Government-facing litigation and investigations • Regulatory and policy change • Risk management • Business strategyBefore joining Latham, I served as White House Counsel for President Biden, and Deputy White House Counsel for President Obama. In those roles, I advised the President and senior White House staff on a broad range of legal, policy, and compliance matters — including issues of executive authority, Congressional investigations, national security, domestic policy, and judicial nominations. I have also held senior roles in the Department of Justice, serving as Associate Deputy Attorney General and as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago, where I worked on significant DOJ investigations and policy matters.I draw on my extensive experience in the private sector as in-house counsel, having served as chief legal officer at Chicago-based alternative asset management firm, Grosvenor Holdings LLC. I also leverage my experience at another global law firm where I advised corporate clients on litigation, crisis management, and government investigations.My Chicago roots include serving as Corporation Counsel — the city’s chief legal officer — during Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration. In that role, I advised Mayor Emanuel and city leadership on all legal issues and oversaw a department of 300 attorneys and staff, managing high-profile litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters for Chicago.Portions of this profile may constitute attorney advertising. Any testimonial or endorsement on this profile does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Experience

1. Partner

   Latham & Watkins

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Wesleyan University

  B.A.

  1990 — 1994

• University of Chicago Law School

  J.D.

  1997 — 2000