Robert S. Bennett
Robert S. Bennett | |
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| Born | Robert Stephen Bennett August 2, 1939 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 2023 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Georgetown University (BA, LLB) Harvard University (LLM) |
| Relatives | William Bennett (brother) |
Robert Stephen Bennett (August 2, 1939 – September 10, 2023) was an American attorney. He is best known for having represented President Bill Clinton during the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal.
Early life and education
Robert Stephen Bennett was born on August 2, 1939, in
LL.B. from Georgetown in 1964, and his LL.M from Harvard Law School
in 1965.
Career
From 1965 to 1967, he served as a clerk for
Hogan & Hartson.[2] On January 20, 2012 Bennett confirmed that he would represent Megaupload, but he withdrew two days later due to a conflict of interest with another client.[3][4][5][6]
Bennett represented
improper relationship with a Washington lobbyist. [citation needed
]
Bennett served as a member of the National Review Board for the Protection of Children & Young People, created by the
director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. He is the author of In The Ring: The Trials of a Washington Lawyer, published in 2008.[citation needed
]
Bennett is portrayed by Christopher McDonald in the 2021 miniseries Impeachment: American Crime Story.[7]
Death
Robert S. Bennett died of kidney failure at his home in Washington, D.C., on September 10, 2023, at the age of 84.[1]
References
- ^ a b Lewis, Neil A. (11 September 2023). "Robert S. Bennett, Washington's Go-to Lawyer in a Scandal, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ Profile, legaltimes.typepad.com; accessed July 12, 2014.
- Washington Post, January 20, 2012)
- ^ Renowned attorney Bennett to represent Megaupload, Associated Press, January 20, 2012)
- ^ "Megauploads high-profile defense lawyer Robert Bennett withdraws from piracy case". National Post. Canada. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ Ingram, David (22 January 2012). "U.S. lawyer for Megaupload.com withdraws". Reuters. Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "The women of 'Impeachment' explained: Lucianne Goldberg". Los Angeles Times. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
External links
- Eisler, Kim. "Robert Bennett Throws Punches, Tells Tales", Washingtonian, January 30, 2008.
- Biography, with photo, on Hogan Lovells' site
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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