Former Sen. David Vitter joins law firm's New Orleans office

Former U.S. Sen. David Vitter has returned to practicing law, joining the New Orleans office of a firm with a focus on energy issues.

Butler Snow said Tuesday the Republican former senator has joined its team of lawyers. Donald Clark Jr., firm chairman, touted Vitter's background in politics and policy work as valuable to the company.

Vitter also will keep his lobbying job as vice chairman of public affairs with Mercury LLC, working both in Washington and Louisiana.

In joining Butler Snow, Vitter will be working alongside one of the people he championed while in office: former U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. Vitter had pushed for Letten's initial, appointment under President George W. Bush, and successfully lobbied for him to remain in his position after President Barack Obama's election.

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