DNI Haines Statement on the President's Intent to Nominate Brad Wiegmann as ODNI General Counsel

DNI Haines Statement on the President's Intent to Nominate Brad Wiegmann as ODNI General Counsel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ODNI News Release No. 12-24
April 19, 2024

 

DNI Haines Statement on the President's Intent to Nominate
Brad Wiegmann as ODNI General Counsel

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement regarding President Joseph Biden's intent to nominate Brad Wiegmann as the General Counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI):

"The President's nominee, Brad Wiegmann, has years of experience serving as legal counsel across the U.S. government in a range of critical senior roles, including as the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the Department of Justice; Assistant Legal Advisor at the Department of State; Deputy Legal Advisor at the National Security Council; and Special Counsel to the General Counsel at the Department of Defense. Additionally, in private practice, Brad has worked on civil litigation.

"Brad's knowledge, breadth of experience, intellect, and exceptional integrity make him an ideal choice for ODNI's General Counsel position."

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