LARRY KLAYMAN
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 - Republican
Candidate for the U.S. Senate (Florida) (Primary).
2203 to
Present - The Respect Foundation. Founder. Non-Profit dedicated
to protecting the rights of the elderly.
2000 to
Present - The Klayman Law Firm - New law firm operating in Washington,
D.C. and Florida. Founder and Owner.
1994 to
2003 - Judicial Watch, Inc. Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,
with regional offices in Miami, New York City, Los Angeles,
Dallas, Chicago, and Norfolk. Government ethics watchdog. Founder,
Chairman, and General Counsel.
1995 to
Present - International Center for Economic Justice. Educational
Non-Profit to Promote Trade and Lawful and Productive Immigration
Policy. Founder and President.
1983 to
Present - Klayman & Associates, P.C. (Miami, Florida and
Washington, D.C.) - International Law Firm specializing in litigation.
Founder and Owner.
1981 - Commission
of the European Communities (Competition Directorate). Brussels,
Belgium. (Stagiaire).
1981 to
1983 - Busby, Rehm, & Leonard. Washington, D.C. (Senior
Associate - International Law
Firm).
1979 to
1981 - U.S. Department of Justice. Washington, D.C. (Civil and
Criminal Prosecutor - Consumer Affairs and AT&T Trial Sections
of the Antitrust Division). Represented the United States on
behalf of the Food and Drug Administration, Federal Trade Commission,
Federal Reserve Board, Consumer Products Safety Commission,
National Highway Safety and Transportation Board and the Antitrust
Division. Served on Trial Staff that broke up AT&T and created
competition in the communications industry. Handled Florida
caseload and other litigation for the Reagan Justice Department.
1977 to
1979 - Blackwell, Walker & Gray. Miami, Florida (Associate
- Litigation Department).
1976 - U.S.
International Trade Commission. Washington, D.C. Intern
1973 to
1974 - Aide to U.S. Senator Richard S. Schweiker (R). Washington
D.C.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1974 TO
1977 Emory University School of Law. Atlanta, Georgia. Juris
Doctor. Studied in 1975 at Hague Academy of International Law,
The Hague, Holland, and Institute of European Studies, Brussels,
Belgium.
1969 to
1973 Duke University. Durham, North Carolina. A.B. Graduated
with Honors. Majors: Political Science and French Literature.
Studied junior year in Aixen-Provence, France with Vanderbilt
University.
1966 to
1969 Harriton High School. Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Graduated
6th in Class of 260.
POLITICAL BACKGROUND AND MAJOR EVENTS
2003 - Testified
before French and Italian Parliaments on behalf of victims of
Fidel Castro's recent wave of repression to increase European
sanctions. Lobbied seven European governments including Swiss,
Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Belgian, and European Union and Vatican
authorities.
2003 - Principal
Speaker at the Monaco World Summit, Monaco. "Fighting Worldwide
Government Corruption".
2003 - Speaker
at Crans Montana Forum, Switzerland: "Should Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction Be Used To Hold Dictators Accountable?" [Along
with the Honorable Bob Barr, former US Congressman and Mrs.
Alina, Fernandez, Fidel Castro's estranged daughter] and "Data
Privacy and the Challenge of International Terrorism" [Along
with Mrs. Arinda Fernandes, Federal Public Prosecutor, Brazil].
2003 - Address
at the Reagan Library and Museum Simi Valley, California at
the Invitation of The Volunteer Docents.
2000 - Received
the "Dan Quayle 'Badge of Honor' Award" from the Young
Republican Federation of California for Standing Firm for Conservative
Principles in the Face of Controversy.
2000 - Hosted
as Chairman of Judicial Watch Nationally Televised Presidential
Debate at the Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.
1996 - Hosted
as President of International Center for Economic Justice Nationally
Televised Presidential Debate at the National Press Club.
1996 - Served
as Press Secretary for Florida for Presidential Candidate Bob
Dole at
Republican National Convention in San Diego.
1991 - Republican Candidate for U.S. Attorney of the Southern
District of Florida.
1987 to
1988 - Member. Executive Finance Committee of Republican Presidential
Candidate Jack Kemp.
MEDIA
1999-2003
- Nationally syndicated radio talk show and television host
for "The Judicial Watch Report". Radio America, USA
Radio Networks, America's Voice, Renaissance, and Sky Angel
Television Networks. World Net Daily Syndicated Columnist.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Fluent in
French, Italian, and English. Proficient Spanish.
BARS AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS
The Florida
Bar (1977 to present). The District of Columbia Bar. The Pennsylvania
Bar. The National Press Club. Counsel for National Policy. National
Religious Broadcasters Association.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2003 - Address
to the Volunteer Docents of the Reagan Library and Museum, Simi
Valley, CA.
2002 - Brothers
to the Rescue "Truth and Justice Award".
2000 - The
"Dan Quayle "Badge of Honor' Award" from the
Young Republican Federation of California for Standing Firm
for Conservative Principles in the Face of Controversy.
1999 - Free
Republic Award.
1999 - Zoh
Hieronimus Freedom Award.
1999 - Warren
Duffy Liberty Award.
1997 - US
Taxpayer's Alliance "Champion of Liberty" Award.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Photography,
Golf, Fitness and Weight Training, Design.