Howard Berman
Covington & Burling
Who they are.
Former Democratic congressman from California (1983-2013) and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (2008-2011). After losing his seat in a 2012 member-vs-member primary, Berman joined Covington & Burling's public-policy practice, where he advises clients on foreign policy, Iran sanctions, and Middle East issues — the same portfolio he ran as committee chair.
The clients.
Gov to K Street.
Pattern: senior government role → private lobbying / advisory work that touches the same policy area. See The Revolving Door for the full pattern across every tracked lobbyist.
Sources.
Questions about Howard Berman.
What did Howard Berman do in Congress?
Berman represented a San Fernando Valley district from 1983 to 2013. He chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee from 2008 to 2011, where he was a lead author of Iran sanctions legislation and a senior voice on US-Israel policy.
Where does Howard Berman work now?
Since 2013, Berman has been senior adviser in Covington & Burling's public-policy practice, focused on foreign policy, sanctions, intellectual property, and Middle East issues.
Is Berman a registered lobbyist?
Berman has been listed on multiple Covington LD-2 filings as a lobbyist for the firm's clients across his time there. Specific engagements are public via the Senate Office of Public Records.