William M. Daley has had a distinguished career in government and politics. He served as the White House Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama from January 2011 to January 2012.
Daley's experience in government began when he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter as the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade in 1977. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's trade policies.
As a seasoned politician, Daley has held various positions, including serving as the Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2000.
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Biography
William M. Daley was born in Chicago on August 9, 1948. He's the son of former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and brother of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
He graduated with a Political Science degree from Loyola University of Chicago and received a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1975. This marked the beginning of his career in law.
Daley worked with the law firm of Daley and George from 1975 to 1985, followed by a stint as a partner with the law firm Mayer, Brown, and Platt from 1985 to 1997.
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Professional Career
William M. Daley has had a distinguished professional career. He became associated with Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, where he was first vice chairman from 1989 to 1990.
Daley then moved on to become president and chief operating officer of the bank from 1990 to 1993. He returned to the practice of law as a partner with the firm Mayer, Brown & Platt from 1993 to 1997.
He was appointed to the board of Fannie Mae in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, serving until 1997.
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Clinton Administration
In the Clinton administration, Daley served as Special Counsel to the President on issues related to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1993.
He took on a new role in 1997, becoming the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, a position he held until July 2000.
Obama Administration
William Daley served as White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama from January 2011 to January 2012. He was appointed on January 6, 2011, and took office on January 13, 2011.
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Rahm Emanuel, the previous Chief of Staff, left the position in October 2010 to run for Mayor of Chicago. Daley succeeded Emanuel, and Pete Rouse served as the interim Chief of Staff before Daley took over.
Daley was part of the Presidential State Visit to the United Kingdom in May 2011. He was also photographed in the White House Situation Room on May 1, 2011.
Daley planned to return home to Chicago after President Obama's re-election, which he was confident would happen. He made this announcement in October 2011.
Daley resigned as Obama's Chief of Staff on January 9, 2012, and was succeeded by Jacob Lew.
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2014 Illinois Gubernatorial Election
Daley announced his exploratory committee to run for governor on June 10, 2013.
He received a major endorsement from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on July 2, 2013.
Daley filed official documents to become a candidate for Illinois Governor on July 30, 2013.
He was set to challenge incumbent Illinois Governor Pat Quinn in the 2014 Democratic Primary.
Daley made a surprise announcement on September 16, 2013, that he was exiting the race for Illinois Governor.
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Presidential Politics
William M. Daley has a long history of involvement in presidential politics. He was a key player in Al Gore's presidential campaign in the 2000 election, serving as chairman after Tony Coelho.
Daley's experience in presidential politics continued with his support for Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic primaries. He was a prominent supporter of Obama's campaign.
As a result of his involvement with Obama's campaign, Daley was named to the advisory board of the Obama-Biden Transition Project on November 5, 2008.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is William Daly?
William Daley is a seasoned American politician who has held key positions under two U.S. Presidents, including White House Chief of Staff and U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He has a long history of public service, with a career spanning over two decades.
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