Gov. Pritzker prepping for House committee showdown with help from top Biden attorney – Chicago Sun-Times

The billionaire governor is paying for the services of Covington & Burling out of his own pocket; Covington & Burling is among the law firms being targeted by the Trump administration. “The State retained outside counsel to provide additional expertise and capacity to respond to the committee’s requests and ensure the Governor’s Office can remain focused on delivering for the people of Illinois,” Pritzker spokesman Matt Hill said.