DNC chief counsel, Obama personal lawyer Bob Bauer to be named WH Counsel

Democratic sources tell Fox Robert "Bob" Bauer will be named White House Counsel on Friday.

The White House refused to confirm or deny Bauer's expected appointment.

Fox first reported in October that Bauer was the leading candidate for White House Counsel. At that time, no other candidates were mentioned by the White House or Democratic sources.

Bauer is married to Anita Dunn, interim Communications Director. Dunn relinquished her post this week and will leave the White House at month's end.

It is not know when Bauer will start, but it is expected to be in December.