Susan Sher, the former chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama and Chicago\u2019s first female corporation counsel, is a long-time friend of the Obamas. Originally hired as the President\u2019s associate counsel, Sher was part of his health care reform team before moving to the East Wing. There she helped promote the new legislation and the First Lady\u2019s anti-obesity campaign. Previously, Sher was the vice president for legal and governmental affairs of the University of Chicago Hospitals for more than a decade. She addresses health care, the White House, and women in leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"