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Ex-aide Fletcher Kept Clout After Illinois Gov Thompson
Springfield based profile of James L. Fletcher once deputy to Gov. James R. Thompson who left for Winston & Strawn and built a lucrative lobbying career. He remains influential in Illinois state affairs, leveraging access to Thompson aides and key firms like Commonwealth Edison. Fletcher commands high fees through private clients and occasional Capitol visits, with a background in public employee bargaining and law.
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Mike Briggs
Springfield
James L. Fletcher
James R. Thompson
Statehouse
Thompson
Jim Fletcher
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Winston & Strawn
Fletcher
Glencoe
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Capitol
House
Senate
Julian D’esposito
D’esposito
Commonwealth Edison Co
Department of
Commonwealth Edison
Jeffrey C. Miller
Department of Public Aid
Secretary of State
Bankers Legal Service Corp
General Assembly
Executive Branch
Legislative Council
Illinois Medical Society
Chrysler Corp
Auto Makers
England
Northwestern University
Pub
Lic