Raymond S. Calamaro

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Raymond Calamaro is a resident in Hogan & Hartson’s Washington, D.C. office and works closely with the firm’s office in Brussels. He represents both U.S. and non-U.S. clients before government agencies and officials in Washington, D.C. and in Brussels. His practice in Washington, D.C. is primarily in the area of international trade and policy advocacy. His Brussels practice relates to matters before the European Union (EU). Ray Calamaro's clients include major corporations and trade associations in such sectors as biotechnology, food, and agriculture; transportation and related services; motor vehicles; broadcast, entertainment, and telecommunications; aerospace and new technologies; chemicals-minerals; and financial services. He also represents foreign governments and governmental entities.  Since re-entering private practice after government service, Ray Calamaro has advised and represented clients with matters before executive branch agencies and departments, including the White House; the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; and the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, Commerce, and Agriculture.  He also represents clients before both Houses of the U.S. Congress, including assisting foreign and domestic companies in supporting, opposing, or modifying legislation. His experience in the congressional process began with senior positions in both the legislative and executive branches of government. He continues to assist clients on trade-related and other legislative matters, acting as an advocate for a particular client or a coalition of companies. He has assisted both U.S. and non-U.S. companies in forming or participating in coalitions with an interest in federal policy or legislation. From 1990 until 1994, Ray Calamaro practiced in Brussels where he represented U.S., European, Latin American, and Asian clients, advising on pending matters before the European Commission, Parliament, and Council. He also acts as an advocate before these bodies for clients with interests in EU directives and regulations.  Before practicing law in Washington, D.C. he served as U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for legislative affairs where he assisted the Attorney General with regard to matters pending in Congress and represented the U.S. Department of Justice before Congress. Prior thereto, he was Legislative Director for a U.S. Senator. Ray Calamaro has held senior positions in two transition governments: 1976-77 and 1992-93. Prior to joining Hogan & Hartson in 1995, he headed the Washington, D.C. and Brussels offices of a major New York-based law firm.  Representative Experience Represented a U.S. manufacturing company before U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch in preserving its domestic preference in military contracts. Acts as counsel to a foreign government on legal, legislative, and policy matters relating to claims against the government and its nationals. Represented a major U.S. corporation before authorities of the European Union on trade and competition matters. Acts as Washington, D.C. counsel to a U.S. Indian Tribe.  Hogan & Hartson Publications07.16.2007"The EU REACH Regulation Explained." Environmental Update, Hogan & Hartson LLP  Published WorksAutumn 2007"Company Regulation - The Long Reach of "REACH" and What it Means for Your Business."Bloomberg European Business Law Journal, Vol. 1, Q3, 2007

	8/29/2008 2:46:59 PM		Outstanding Attorney - J. Warren Gorrell, Jr.: Warren leads by example.  He demands more of himself than of anyone else, by devoting 100% of his time to firm management and the other 100% to his practice, while still making time and saving energy for his family.  -Ray Calamaro

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