Wisconsin Law Firm Attorney Resigns for Participating in President's Call to Georgia Officials

Thursday, January 7th, 2021 -- 9:01 AM

(AP) An attorney with a Milwaukee-based law firm has resigned days after participating in a call in which President Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s state secretary to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state’s presidential election.

Foley & Lardner said Cleta Mitchell has resigned effective immediately. Mitchell was a senior partner based in Washington.

Foley & Lardner made a decision in November not to take on any clients involved in any matters related to the presidential election.  Mitchell has said she was acting as a volunteer.

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