Joe Lieberman

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  • Advocate for Centrist Policies to Break Partisan Gridlock
  • U.S. Senator from Connecticut (1988-2012)
  • Democratic Candidate for Vice President (2000)
  • Senior Counsel, Benson & Torres’ Government Affairs and Strategic Counsel Practice Group

Senator for 24 years and Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2000, Senator Lieberman is a voice of bipartisan reason in hyper-partisan times. Widely respected by Democrats and Republicans alike, he is known as a thoughtful, principled, and effective leader, advocating for centrist policies to break partisan gridlock. Throughout his service as Connecticut’s Independent representative from 1988-2012, Senator Lieberman established himself as a national leader – working across party lines to find common ground, building bridges, and facilitating mutually beneficial strategic agreements. He is a straight talker with a sense of humor, and an expert on topics ranging from the economy to international relations, national security, cybersecurity, and environmental protection.

After serving four terms in the U.S. Senate, Senator Lieberman has amassed impressive credentials in business and law. He went on to lead Kasowitz, Benson & Torres’ Government Affairs and Strategic Counsel Practice Group, providing strategic counsel to individuals, firms, non-profits and trade associations at the intersection of law, business and public policy. In sought-after and engaging talks, Senator Lieberman is uniquely positioned to shed light on what’s ahead for Washington as well as the challenges and opportunities of partisan politics. He regularly receives rave reviews, such as: “The program was marvelous. It was truly a pleasure. His remarks were poignant and extremely well-received,” (Anti-Defamation League) and “Everything with Senator Lieberman was fantastic. He was brilliant onstage and truly delightful to work with. Everyone at Stephens was thrilled and really enjoyed having him." (Stephens Inc.)

 



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The program was marvelous. It was truly a pleasure. His remarks were poignant and extremely well-received.

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What Can We Expect From Washington This Year?

Few individuals are better positioned to answer that question than JOE LIEBERMAN, the Independent from Connecticut who completed 24 years in the US Senate. Widely respected by Democrats and Republicans, Lieberman is a voice of reason in our increasingly rancorous politics and a bridge builder in our ...

Few individuals are better positioned to answer that question than JOE LIEBERMAN, the Independent from Connecticut who completed 24 years in the US Senate. Widely respected by Democrats and Republicans, Lieberman is a voice of reason in our increasingly rancorous politics and a bridge builder in our frequently polarized government. He is a straight-talker with a sense of humor, and an expert on topics ranging from the economy to international relations, national security, cybersecurity, and environmental protection

Can We Stop the Partisan Polarization that is Crippling our Government?

Senator JOE LIEBERMAN, the Independent from Connecticut, fought the worst consequences of hyperpartisanship in Congress for 24 years, sometimes paying dearly for his independence. Recently he told the New York Times that "the greatest obstacle the nation faces in addressing its problems is the parti ...

Senator JOE LIEBERMAN, the Independent from Connecticut, fought the worst consequences of hyperpartisanship in Congress for 24 years, sometimes paying dearly for his independence. Recently he told the New York Times that "the greatest obstacle the nation faces in addressing its problems is the partisan polarization of our politics which prevents us from making the principled compromises on which progress in a democracy depends. " Now retired from the Senate, Lieberman is ready to give specific examples of the ways in which partisanship has made our government dysfunctional and offer fresh ideas for making Washington work again.

What are the Biggest Strategic and Economic Threats Facing the World in the Next Year?

After 24 years in the US Senate, JOE LIEBERMAN is recognized throughout the world as one of the most thoughtful and informed American leaders and analysts on international security and economic questions. He has traveled throughout the world and met national leaders everywhere, often with his close ...

After 24 years in the US Senate, JOE LIEBERMAN is recognized throughout the world as one of the most thoughtful and informed American leaders and analysts on international security and economic questions. He has traveled throughout the world and met national leaders everywhere, often with his close friend, Senator John McCain and, as a result, Lieberman has become one our most effective advocates for a bipartisan foreign policy of American leadership in the world.

U.S.-Israel Relations and a Changing Middle East

After 24 years in the U.S. Senate, JOE LIEBERMAN is recognized throughout the world as one of the most thoughtful and informed American leaders on matters of international security and domestic hyper-partisanship. Senator Lieberman provides insights into the challenges confronting the U.S. and Israe ...

After 24 years in the U.S. Senate, JOE LIEBERMAN is recognized throughout the world as one of the most thoughtful and informed American leaders on matters of international security and domestic hyper-partisanship. Senator Lieberman provides insights into the challenges confronting the U.S. and Israel as allies, including rising antisemitism, American political attitudes toward Israel, and the rising threats from the Middle East region.

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<p><strong>Joe Lieberman: Expert in Law & Business</strong></p>

Joe Lieberman: Expert in Law & Business

After leaving office, U.S. Senator JOE LIEBERMAN went on to lead New York law firm Kasowitz, Benson & Torres’ Government Affairs and Strategic Counsel Practice Group. As Senior Counsel, Lieberman provides public policy advocacy and strategic counsel to individuals, firms, non-profits, and trade associations at the intersection of law, business, and public policy.

As a seasoned leader skilled in the art of facilitating mutually beneficial and strategic agreements, Senator Lieberman assists corporate clients navigating private-public partnerships. Lieberman’s advice and talks lean into his firsthand experience on policy issues ranging from the economy to international relations, national security, cybersecurity, and environmental protection. Lieberman often addresses the presidential election and what it could mean for the economy, legislative initiatives, regulatory enforcement, and foreign affairs. At engagements nationwide, Lieberman receives rave reviews: "Everything with Senator Lieberman was fantastic. He was brilliant onstage and truly delightful to work with. Everyone at Stephens was thrilled and really enjoyed having him." (Stephens Inc.)

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<p><strong>Joe Lieberman on the future of politics</strong></p>

Joe Lieberman on the future of politics

Few individuals are better positioned to shed light on what's ahead for Washington and partisan politics than JOE LIEBERMAN, the Independent from Connecticut who completed 24 years in the U.S. Senate. Lieberman is a bridge builder in our frequently polarized government. Widely respected by Democrats and Republicans alike, Lieberman is a voice of reason in our increasingly rancorous politics.

Lieberman is a straight-talker with a sense of humor. He is an expert on topics ranging from the economy to international relations, national security, cybersecurity, and environmental protection. A Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2000, Lieberman has also established himself as a national leader who gets things done for the good of all people in America. The UJA Federation of NY said, "Senator Lieberman was FABULOUS...my colleague called me to say this morning that when he walked in, it was like Elvis showing up. He was great with the crowd… a fantastic speaker who really connected with the audience and shared significant personal and political stories. We were very grateful he could make it."

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Biography

A thoughtful legislator. A principled man. An effective leader. This is the reputation that Joe Lieberman earned himself after four terms as the representative of Connecticut in the United States Senate. He retired in January 2012.

Perhaps best known as the Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2000, Senator Lieberman has established himself as a national leader — one who works across party lines to find common ground, a person who speaks his conscience and who gets things done for the good of all people in America.

That reputation is based on a long and distinguished record. Senator Lieberman was one of Congress's most influential voices on security issues. He was the Senate's leading champion of legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security to better protect the nation from terrorist attacks. He has been at the forefront of efforts not only to increase our investment in defense, but to transform our armed forces to better meet the threats of the 21st Century. Senator Lieberman has been a strong and consistent advocate for using America's military might to defend America's interests and values when they are seriously endangered.

Here at home, Senator Lieberman has believed in equal opportunity for all Americans. He supported economic policies that spark business growth, encourage innovation, open the doors of opportunity for all, expand markets for American products, and keep the government's budget books in balance. He has also been a champion for the ordinary investor and consumer, fighting to ensure that public and private watchdogs meet the highest standards of independence and integrity. Moreover, he led the successful legislative effort to repeal the military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which prohibits patriotic gay and lesbian Americans from serving openly in our armed services.

Throughout his more than 20 years in the United States Senate, Senator Lieberman proved himself a true environmental champion. From helping to negotiate the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, to consistently working to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska from oil and gas drilling and exploration, to fighting to better fund conservation efforts along Long Island Sound and authoring several bills to combat climate change – including the first one to ever make it to the Senate floor for a vote, Senator Lieberman has committed himself tirelessly to the preservation of our air, land and water.

Senator Lieberman has been a strong advocate for investing in our public schools, empowering parents, and challenging all students to meet higher academic standards. He sought to give all Americans, regardless of income, the chance to go to college and develop the skills they needed to succeed in our global information economy. He works to expand quality and affordable healthcare to all Americans and to safeguard Medicare and Social Security for future generations.

Senator Lieberman has been a vocal advocate for campaign finance reform and has written extensively on the dignity and nobility of public service. He urged America to be true to its tradition of tolerance by giving faith and its practitioners a place at the national table. Senator Lieberman was dedicated to strengthening America's families and renewing our common values by working with parents to improve the culture in which they raise their children.

Senator Lieberman was Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which is responsible for oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and assuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Government. In addition, he was a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Airland and sat on the Personnel and Seapower Subcommittees; and the Small Business Committee.

Senator Lieberman was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on February 24, 1942, and attended public schools there. He received his bachelor's degree from Yale College in 1964 and his law degree from Yale Law School in 1967. Senator Lieberman was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1970 and served there for ten years, including the last six as Majority Leader. In 1980, he returned to private legal practice for two years, and from 1983 through 1988, he served as Connecticut's 21st Attorney General. As Attorney General he took on polluters of Connecticut's environment, went after deadbeat dads by strengthening child support enforcement, and earned a strong reputation as a defender of consumers' rights.

Senator Lieberman was first elected to the United States Senate in 1988, scoring the nation's biggest political upset that year by a margin of just 10,000 votes. Six years later, he made history by winning the biggest landslide victory ever in a Connecticut Senate race, drawing 67 percent of the vote and beating his opponent by more than 350,000 votes. In 2000, Senator Lieberman was elected by another overwhelming margin to a third term.

In 2006, Senator Lieberman was elected to a fourth term as an Independent, because of the strength of his record and his accomplishments for the state. He won the general election by more than 100,000 votes.