Robert F. Bauer
Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
Robert F. Bauer is a partner with Perkins Coie LLP. In 30 years of practice, he has provided counseling and representation on matters involving regulation of political activity before the courts and administrative agencies. He has served national party committees, candidates, political committees, individuals, federal officeholders, corporations and trade associations, and tax-exempt groups. Mr. Bauer was counsel to the Obama campaign and served as White House Counsel to President Obama. In 2013, President Obama named Mr. Bauer Co-Chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration ("PCEA").