WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama will nominate former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to be U.S. trade representative, a source familiar with decision said on Thursday.
Obama is expected to make the announcement on Friday in Chicago, the source said.
Kirk, a partner at the Houston-based law firm of Vinson and Elkins, has acknowledged having talks with Obama's transition team about a job in the new administration.
(Editing by Sandra Maler)