First the University of Chicago gives the former Mayor a bullshit do nothing job... Now a big wig politically connected law firm pays Daley back too...
This is the same law firm that handled the PARKING METER SALE for the City of Chicago!
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley is joining the Chicago-based law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman, the firm announced this morning.
Daley will be "of counsel" to the firm, an advisory position in which the firm can "draw on his vast knowledge, experience and relationships globally to contribute to the continued growth of the firm," it said in a news release.
He won't participate in any work involving the City of Chicago of any affiliated agencies, the firm added.
Financial terms were not revealed.
Daley said he had offers to join other prominent law firms but said he chose Katten Muchin because it was well-managed, innovative, practical and expanding.
"The firm also has a demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community, which is important to me," he said.
Katten Muchin has more than 600 lawyers with offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angles, Washington D.C. and Charlotte, N.C. It also has an office in London and plans to open one in Shanghai later this year.
Last week, the University of Chicago gave Daley a five-year appointment as distinguished fellow.
Among his responsibilities, Daley will coordinate a guest lecture series for the Harris School of Public Policy Studies about major issues facing cities in the 21st Century.