Robert M. McDowell

Robert M. McDowell
Commissioner of the
Federal Communications Commission
In office
May 26, 2006 – May 17, 2013
Nominated byGeorge W. Bush
Barack Obama
Preceded byKathleen Q. Abernathy
Succeeded byMichael O'Rielly
Personal details
Born (1963-06-13) June 13, 1963
Washington, DC
PartyRepublican
SpouseJennifer Griffin
RelationsKelly McDowell, brother
Children3
Parent(s)Martha Louise Shea McDowell
Hobart K. "Bart" McDowell Jr.
EducationDuke University (BA)
William & Mary Law School (JD)
OccupationAttorney

Robert Malcolm McDowell (born June 13, 1963) is a lawyer and lobbyist who served as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission from June 1, 2006, to May 17, 2013. He is currently a partner in the law firm Cooley LLP.