Welch steps back from partner position at law firm Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a Hillside Democrat, takes the oath of office to become the state House speaker last month at the Bank of Springfield Center. Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register
Updated 2/1/2021 4:40 PM
SPRINGFIELD Since assuming his new role a few short weeks ago, House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch has distinguished himself from his predecessor, Rep. Michael Madigan.
For example, the Hillside Democrat has unveiled changes to his leadership team and signaled plans to adjust the House rules governing the processes of bill movement.
Welch s approach to his law firm role is yet another departure from Madigan, who remained a partner at his property tax law firm, Madigan & Getzendanner, during his entire tenure as House speaker.