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James W. Robinson is a Senior Vice President and Counselor to the President. In this capacity he advises Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue and other officers on program, communications, international and membership strategies.

He is also a best-selling author whose nine books on business, politics and public relations have been published in several languages. Recent works include the Spirit of Enterprise, a volume chronicling the positive role of business in American society and the global economy.

Described as the “entrepreneur’s advocate” by the Washington Post, Jim Robinson has appeared frequently on public affairs television programs in Southern California and in speaking venues before business audiences.

Robinson began his career researching and drafting radio scripts and newspaper columns for Ronald Reagan. He also served former California Governor George Deukmejian for eight years as speechwriter, communications director and international trade advisor. Other positions include communications director for former California Attorney General Dan Lungren and press secretary to the late Congressman Jerry Solomon of New York.

A native of upstate New York and a graduate of Middlebury College (Vermont) and the University of Maryland, Robinson maintains residences in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.