Not just the counsel's office, she worked for Brennan at the White House, i.e., the legal side of counterterrorism. Morrell was indeed an old hand, and was elev

Not just the counsel's office, she worked for Brennan at the White House, i.e., the legal side of counterterrorism. Morrell was indeed an old hand, and was elevated to the #2 spot to assist Panetta when he was appointed. In contrast, Brennan himself began his career at the CIA, so he already knows the place pretty well.