Anton R. “Tony” Valukas, who oversaw the investigation into General Motors’ handling of a defective ignition switch in 2014, has stepped down as chair of Jenner & Block, the firm announced on Tuesday.
Valukas, the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is also known for his 2009 lead role in producing the 2,200-page Valukas report, which examined the demise of Lehman Brothers during the financial crisis.
In an interview, Valukas, 73, said that his title as chair was always an honorary role and wasn’t stipulated in the firm’s partnership agreement. Therefore, nobody is expected to replace Valukas ...
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