Robert Raben, Esq.
Robert Raben is the founder and President of The Raben Group, LLC a public affairs firm providing clients with a range of services including policy development, direct lobbying, coalition building, grasstops campaigns, political counsel and strategic communications. Mr. Raben began his legislative career as Counsel to Congressman Barney Frank, where his responsibilities included all matters relating to the judiciary committee and civil rights. Soon Mr. Raben was asked to join the staff of the judiciary committee itself, initially as Democratic Counsel for the Subcommittee on the Constitution and later the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. In 1999, Mr. Raben was appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and shortly thereafter was nominated to be Assistant Attorney General. After a unanimous confirmation hearing, Mr. Raben oversaw Attorney General Janet Reno™s legislative initiatives and handled congressional oversight of the department. Mr. Raben serves on the boards of the Hispanic Bar Foundation and The Victory Fund. He is a past adjunct faculty member of Georgetown Law School and a past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of DC. Mr. Raben is a graduate of both Wharton College and New York University Law School.