David Jacobson (diplomat)
| David Jacobson | |
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| 29th United States Ambassador to Canada | |
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| Assumed office October 2, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | David Wilkins |
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| Born | October 9, 1951 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
David Cary Jacobson (born October 9, 1951)[1] is an American lawyer who is the current United States Ambassador to Canada.
A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University Law Center,[2] he spent much of his career working in the Chicago offices of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, a major international law firm. He became a fundraiser for Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008, and subsequently worked on Obama's presidential transition team in the Office of Presidential Personnel.[2]
Jacobson's appointment was confirmed by the United States Senate. His confirmation hearings began on August 5, 2009[3] and the final confirmation occurred September 23, 2009 by unanimous consent.[4] His credentials were accepted by Governor General Michaëlle Jean on October 2, 2009, and he took his post as ambassador.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.lawyers.com/Illinois/Chicago/David-C-Jacobson-937491-a.html
- ^ a b "Ambassador to Canada: Who is David Jacobson?". allgov.com, August 2, 2009.
- ^ "Senate considers Obama's ambassador to Canada". The Globe and Mail, August 5, 2009.
- ^ "Senate confirms Jacobson as U.S. ambassador to Canada". The Ottawa Citizen, September 23, 2009.
- ^ "New U.S. ambassador presents credentials in Ottawa". CTV News, October 2, 2009.
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