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Bruce Lindsey
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Lindsey in 2016
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| Born | 1950/1951 (age 73–74) |
| Education | Rhodes College Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, non-profit executive |
| Title | Chairman, Clinton Foundation |
| Board member of | Clinton Foundation |
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| Children | 1 daughter |
Bruce R. Lindsey (born 1948) is an American lawyer and leader in non-profit organizations. He worked in the White House when Bill Clinton was President. He also served as chairman of the Clinton Foundation, a non-profit group that works on global issues.
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Early Life and Education
Bruce Lindsey earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College. He then studied law and received his law degree (a JD) from Georgetown University Law Center. He became a licensed lawyer in Arkansas in 1975.
Working in Politics and Law
Lindsey started his career working for Senator J. William Fulbright in 1968. This is where he first met Bill Clinton. Later, from 1979 to 1981, he worked for Senator David Pryor, helping with laws.
After that, Lindsey became a partner at a law firm called Wright, Lindsey & Jennings in Little Rock, Arkansas. He still works there as a special advisor.
Working for President Clinton
During Bill Clinton's run for President in 1992, Lindsey was the National Campaign Director. This meant he helped lead the entire campaign across the country.
When Bill Clinton became President, Lindsey worked in the White House for eight years. He held important roles like Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor. He was also a Deputy White House Counsel, which means he was a top legal advisor to the President.
In 1993, Lindsey also directed the Office of Presidential Personnel. In this role, he helped choose and approve people for many important government jobs.
Work with the Clinton Foundation
In 2001, Lindsey joined the Clinton Foundation. This is a non-profit organization started by Bill Clinton. Lindsey first worked as the general counsel, which is like the main lawyer for the foundation.
From 2003 to 2013, he served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clinton Foundation. He split his time between their offices in New York and Little Rock. Today, he is still a member of the foundation's Board of Directors, helping to guide its work.
Personal Life
Bruce Lindsey was previously married to Beverly H. Lindsey. They have two daughters named Katherine Gates Lindsey and Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey. Since 2006, he has been married to Hallie W. Lindsey.
