Robert W. Jordan is a senior partner with Baker Botts LLP. He previously served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Mr. Jordan took charge of his Mission in the wake of the September 11 attacks and worked closely with senior Saudi and American leaders to enlist Saudi support for removing the Taliban from Afghanistan, liberating the Iraqi people from Saddam Hussein, and promoting the Middle East peace process. He also vigorously pursued stronger Saudi collaboration in the war on terrorism and terrorist financing, and advocated promotion of American business, human rights, democracy, and economic reform in the Kingdom. Resuming his law career in 2004, Mr. Jordan currently engages in an international business and dispute resolution practice.
