David Jacobson (diplomat)

For other people of the same name, see David Jacobson.
David Jacobson
29th United States Ambassador to Canada
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 2, 2009
Preceded by David Wilkins
Personal details
Born October 9, 1951 (1951-10-09) (age 60)
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]

References

  1. ^ http://www.lawyers.com/Illinois/Chicago/David-C-Jacobson-937491-a.html
  2. ^ a b "Ambassador to Canada: Who is David Jacobson?". allgov.com, August 2, 2009.
  3. ^ "Senate considers Obama's ambassador to Canada". The Globe and Mail, August 5, 2009.
  4. ^ "Senate confirms Jacobson as U.S. ambassador to Canada". The Ottawa Citizen, September 23, 2009.
  5. ^ "New U.S. ambassador presents credentials in Ottawa". CTV News, October 2, 2009.

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