Glenn Gerstell, a Washington, DC, attorney and “significant Obama fundraiser,” has been appointed as the National Security Agency’s (NSA) general counsel, The Daily Beast reports. While the move hasn’t yet been officially heralded, it’s already sparked debate. “His résumé shows no deep experience working with intelligence and national security issues that the NSA’s counsel contends with on a regular basis,” the report states. “That said, sources familiar with his appointment … noted that his experience running a large law firm would prepare him for overseeing the team of more than 100 lawyers in NSA’s general counsel’s office, who provide advice and guidance on everything from surveillance operations to contracts and procurement.”
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