WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama has named W. Neil Eggleston, a veteran Washington, D.C., lawyer and former Clinton aide, as his new White House counsel.
"Neil brings extraordinary expertise, credentials, and experience to our team,β Obama said in a statement. βHe has a passion for public service, is renowned for his conscientiousness and foresight, and I look forward to working with him in the coming years."