Michael Froman on selecting a president-elect’s Cabinet In this episode of Transition Lab, host David Marchick asks Michael Froman for an inside look at the world of vetting, selecting and appointing key presidential personnel. Read More
Demystifying the presidential appointee vetting process The vetting process for senior presidential appointees can be opaque even for long-serving government officials. While it varies based on the administration and the position an individual is seeking, there are three key components for almost every political appointee. Read More
Advice for prospective political appointees: Get an early start filling out security and financial disclosure forms Every aspirant for a federal political appointment faces a chicken and egg problem. Should you begin working on your security and financial disclosure forms before you are offered a position or should you wait until you are offered a job? Does it seem presumptuous to fill out the forms too early? What if you never get an offer? Are you wasting your time? Read More
Navigating the screening process for high-level political appointees The vetting process for individuals seeking a political appointment can be long and difficult. And the more senior the position, the more scrutiny appointees receive. Powerhouse attorneys Leslie Kiernan and Robert Rizzi have helped political appointees navigate the vetting process, and share their expertise with host David Marchick. They describe the appointment process, what might disqualify an individual and how the rules change with each administration. Read More
Challenges in the presidential appointment process The public benefits when individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences use their talents for the public good – so it should be easy for those who want to serve to do so. Unfortunately, it’s not. The appointments process is difficult to navigate even for experienced government insiders; for individuals who are coming from academia, the private or nonprofit sectors, it is baffling. Read More