While most of the speculation surrounding possible appointments by President-elect Obama focuses on the treasury secretary and attorney and solicitor general, the former Sidley Austin summer associate could tap several Am Law 100 firms to fill a host of other positions.

Lawyers from the likes of Cooley Godward Kronish, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Weil Gotshal & Manges, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr could be candidates for prominent roles in an Obama administration.