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Bob Goodlatte

Hon. Bob Goodlatte

Former Congressman, United States House of Representatives

Bob Goodlatte served in the United States House of Representatives representing Virginia's 6th congressional district for 13 terms.

Goodlatte’s service to the people of the Sixth District began in 1977 when he became District Director for former Congressman Caldwell Butler. He served in this position for two years until 1979, and was responsible for helping folks across the District seeking assistance with or encountering problems from various federal agencies. In 1979, he founded his own private law practice in Roanoke. Later, he was a partner in the law firm of Bird, Kinder and Huffman, working there from 1981 until taking office.

Rep. Goodlatte was first elected to serve as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in the 113th Congress.  He was the first Judiciary Committee Chairman from Virginia in the last 125 years. Rep. Goodlatte was an active Member of the Judiciary Committee since arriving in Congress, serving in a variety of leadership positions on the Committee including taking the lead on many intellectual property issues. During his time in Congress, Rep. Goodlatte made a name for himself as a leader on Internet and technology issues. He was Co-Chair of the Congressional Internet Caucus and the International Creativity and Theft-Prevention Caucus.

Rep. Goodlatte is a graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, and his undergraduate degree in Government was earned at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. 

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Intellectual Property's Impact on Jobs and the Global Economy
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Intellectual Property's Impact on Jobs and the Global Economy

Institute for Policy Innovation's Fifth Annual World Intellectual Property Day Forum

Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
Speakers:
Ben Cockerham • Sam D'Amico • Mark T. Esper • Jennifer Garcia • Tom Giovanetti • Bob Goodlatte • Andrew Keen • Andrew Klavan • Merrill Matthews • Adam Mossoff • Marybeth Peters • Nam D. Pham • James Pooley • Patrick Ross • Joshua Sarnoff • Mark F. Schultz • Stephen Siwek • Victor Tieku
Topics:
Intellectual Property • Civil Rights • Administrative Law & Regulation • Telecommunications & Electronic Media • Religious Liberties
  • In-Person Event
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