Robert B. Barnett, Washington Master of the Book World Megadeal, Dies at 79A powerhouse Washington lawyer, he negotiated blockbuster contracts for A-list clients, including the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bushes, while often acting as their consigliere.
Source: Robert B. Barnett, Washington Master of the Book World Megadeal, Dies at 79 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/books/robert-barnett-dead.html)