Lawyer played by Balaban was Philomena's child's boss.

For those who have not yet seen Philomena, read no further.

For those who have seen the movie and wanted to know more about her son, there is one C-SPAN video (entitled Update on Redistricting Litigation") available with footage of the enigmatic man who grew up looking for her. It's a dreadfully boring panel discussion, but it at least has Anthony/Michael's voice and face. (He also appears to be wearing the band is now in Philomena's possession.)

Anyhoo, I kept thinking the man to his left seemed kinda/sorta familiar to me. It's Benjamin Ginsberg. Sure enough, though he technically became "independent counsel" after leaving the RNC as his employer, they continued to hire him for their deeds, one of which was portrayed in Recount.

Here is what Mr. Ginsburg had to say about him: “...he had an encyclopedic and legendary knowledge about redistricting, He was a calm, gentle soul. He was a very good guy to work with, very well-liked within the building.”

http://www.c-span.org/video/?20519-1/update-redistricting-litigation

"Well, for once the rich white man is in control!" C. M. Burns