Cipollone is expected to take over the premier legal office in the next week, pending a security clearance review. He would lead this office at a momentous and challenging time. The White House counsel's team has been eviscerated by departures, having dwindled down to 25 lawyers from 35 earlier in the year. The office normally has a staff of 50 lawyers. It has also lost four of its five key deputies in recent months.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 13, 2018 23:07 UTC