Lake Forest Corporate Education Events
LFCE Welcomes Ed Greelegs, former Chief of Staff for Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), to Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Event Overview
"Economic and Political Insights into the Obama Administration: The First 100 Days."
Presented by Lake Forest Corporate Education, a Strategic Business Unit of Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
December 15, 2008
Featured Speakers
> Ed Greelegs
Former Chief of Staff for Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) for 17 years. As a 29 year veteran of Washington, Greelegs offered keen insights on the Obama Administration and some of the challenges and decisions that will have to be made. He provided a glimpse at how the political history of the last 40 years has shaped the current business, social, and political climate. He also offered anecdotes and stories that richly described his views of our country and the role of the political process in people’s lives.
> Bob Kallen
Faculty member, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Kallen has taught economics and business law for 25 years at the Graduate level. He has
both government and private sector experience. Kallen offered insights into economic and social trends that will determine what policies and changes will be addressed by the Obama Administration.
Event Format
A Town Hall setting with the guests seated and speaking in a relaxed, open style. The
evening started off with introductions and a 30-minute overview by Greelegs and Kallen on key points they wanted to share. The next hour and a half consisted of a thought-provoking question and answer session.
> To read comments and key points of discussion, go here.
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