Character

Associate Counsel Candidate

professional sought-after time-constrained prospective

Prospective associate counsel for White House Counsel's Office. In town one night, prompts urgent late-night meeting request to Josh Lyman via Donna during Leo's poker game. Represents ongoing staffing push; Counsel's Office prioritizes quick vetting, inserting personnel needs into crisis downtime. Offstage presence underscores bureaucratic momentum in high-stakes hiring.

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Also known as: candidate for the associate's position

Associate Counsel …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Night Poker Interrupted by a Last‑Minute Hiring Request

Not directly observable; treated as a time‑sensitive resource by others.

The candidate is offstage but functionally present as the reason for disruption; their one‑night availability drives Counsel's request and forces scheduling choices.

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