Lawyer Robert Barnett, 79, died on September 26 in Washington, D.C. Barnett represented many politicians and other high-profile authors for book deals, including James Patterson, Khaled Hosseini, Mary Higgins Clark, Phil Knight, Michelle and Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barbra Streisand, Bob Woodward, and George W. Bush. “Bob was the consummate counselor to presidents, ceos, royalty, and celebrities, and a legend at our firm, but anyone who knew him also recognized him as a kind, gracious man who was an amazing partner and friend,” Williams & Connolly chair Joe Petrosinelli said. “We will miss him greatly.” “Bob also […]
