From the American Lawyer

After considering options ranging from starting his own firm to working for a forensic investigations outfit—Fitzgerald joined Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom‘s Chicago office in one of the splashiest partner hirings of 2012.

“I had concerns about going to a law firm,” Fitzgerald admitted during an interview at Skadden’s Chicago office in December. “It was important to me that I could feel comfortable with who I was representing and enjoy the people I’m working with.” To that end, Fitzgerald decided that his long history as a prosecutor would make him uneasy representing the sort of people he used to pursue. So instead of representing individuals, he’s structured a practice focusing on helping companies with internal investigations, working as a corporate monitor, and advising boards of companies facing trouble.

Read more at the American Lawyer

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Patrick Fitzgerald demonstrates Pay-to-Play

December 18, 2008: Obama is interviewed by 4 Federal agents concerning his attempts to negotiate the sale of the Illinois Senate seat.

Dec 23 2008: Emanuel leaves the country on a “long planned” family trip to Africa

December 24, 2008: White House counsel Greg Craig releases results of his “internal investigation” and declares that Everybody behaved appropriately in the Obama Administration’s negotiations to buy the Senate Seat.

Jan 27, 2010: Skadden Arps hires Greg Craig

August 17. 2010 Mistrial declared in Blagojevich first trial.

June 27, 2011 Blagojevich convicted in second trial

October 22, 2012 Patrick Fitgerald Hired by Skadden Arps working for Greg Craig.