Nancy McFadden

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Nancy McFadden
Born1958/1959
DiedMarch 22, 2018 (aged 59) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Occupation Lawyer

Nancy McFadden (1958/1959-March 22, 2018) was an American lawyer who worked as an advisor to Bill Clinton and Jerry Brown. [2] [3] She also served as the chief of staff under the Jerry Brown administration. [4] [5]

Biography

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, McFadden received her early education in California. [6] She was a graduate of San José State University and the University of Virginia. [7]

After graduating from law school, McFadden clerked for the United States Court of Federal Claims before joining O'Melveny & Myers. [6]

From 2011 until her death in 2018, McFadden was the Chief of Staff to the Governor of California. [6] Previously, she served as a deputy chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore. [6]

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