David C. Jacobson

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University Law Center,[1] he spent much of his career working in the Chicago offices of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, a law firm.

He became a fundraiser for Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008. He subsequently worked on Obama's presidential transition team in the Office of Presidential Personnel.[1]

Jacobson's appointment as United States Ambassador to Canada was confirmed by the United States Senate. His confirmation hearings began on August 5, 2009[2] and the final confirmation occurred September 23, 2009 by unanimous consent.[3] His credentials were accepted by Governor General Michaëlle Jean on October 2, 2009, and he took his post as ambassador.[4]

On May 21, 2013, Jacobson announced his departure from the Embassy after nearly four years as Ambassador to Canada, effective July 15.[5]

In October 2013, he became vice chairman of the Canadian-American BMO Financial Group.[6][7]

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• U.S. Embassay, Ottawa: Blog of the U.S. Ambassador
• Appearances on C-SPAN

Jacobson presents his letter of credence to Governor General Michaëlle Jean in the ballroom of Rideau Hall, 29 October 2009