2014, with a notation that Raben has "a reputation as a lobbyist who champions social causes." Notable issues or clients have included: 2005 Free Speech Coalition, a pornography industry organization, working on issues of free speech and government regulation. 2009: Gun control efforts led by Michael Bloomberg 2013: Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, to obtain visas for Afghans and Iraqis "who were American interpreters, victims of sexual abuse, torture and members of the LGBT community facing 'life and death' situations." 2013 American Task Force Argentina, to assist the government of Argentina fighting effort of debt collectors 2014 LGBT issues 2015 Islamic Relief Worldwide, to "educate Washington about its programming" Israel has banned Islamic Relief, accusing it of funding Hamas. Boards and Associations Since 1995, Raben has chaired both the Hispanic National Bar Association's (HNBA) DC Foundation and Endorsement Committee. Additionally, he sits on the boards of the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project. Raben is also "perhaps best known for hosting salon discussions at his house with well-known journalists and politicos." He frequently hosts salon discussions at his home with prominent journalists, politicians, activists and executives. Personal life Robert Raben has one daughter, Madeleine Raben Hegarty, 27 years old. References Living people Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania alumni New York University School of Law alumni 1963 births People from Miami Beach, Florida United States Assistant Attorneys General University of Miami faculty Arnold & Porter people