Background
Barnett, Robert Bruce was born on August 26, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Son of Bernard and Betty Jane (Simon) Barnett.
Barnett, Robert Bruce was born on August 26, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Son of Bernard and Betty Jane (Simon) Barnett.
Bachelor, University of Wisconsin, 1968; Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1971.
Law clerk to Honorary John Minor Wisdom, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit), 1971-1972; law clerk to associate justice Byron R. White, Supreme Court of the United States Court, Washington, 1972-1973; legislation assistant, Sen. Walter F. Mondale, Washington, 1973-1975; associate, Williams & Connolly, Washington, 1975-1978; partner, Williams & Connolly, Washington, since 1979. Adjunct Professor Georgetown Law School, 1973-1980.
Board trustees John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, since 1994. Board visitors Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Duke U., since 1998.
Married Rita Lynn Braver, April 10, 1972. L child, Meredith Jane.