Dan K. Webb | |
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| Special Counsel for the United States Department of Justice in the Iran–Contra affair | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Appointed by | Lawrence Walsh |
| United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois | |
| In office 1981–1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Thomas P. Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Anton R. Valukas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1945 Bushnell, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laura Webb |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Western Illinois University (BA) Loyola University, Chicago (JD) |
| Occupation | Co-Executive Chairman, Winston & Strawn |
Daniel K. Webb (born September 5, 1945) is an American lawyer and public official. He is the co-executive chairman of the international law firm of Winston & Strawn. He is a former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and previously served as the Special Counsel in the Iran-Contra affair. As the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, he was the top federal law enforcement official in the city of Chicago on behalf of the United States Department of Justice.[1] As U.S. Attorney, Webb led Operation Greylord and successfully prosecuted 76 corrupt judges, police officers, court clerks, and lawyers.[2]
- ^ "City of Chicago's law department to be reviewed by former U.S. attorney". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
- ^ "The Man Who Talked His Way Into Law School". Super Lawyers. Retrieved 2018-11-23.