In this U.S. election year, Jacobson’s fortunes closely tied to U.S. President Obama’s
David Jacobson, United States Ambassador to Canada
David Jacobson is a downtown Chicago lawyer, a major fundraiser for U.S. President Barack Obama, the ambassador to Canada since the fall of 2009, and the host of the best July 4 barbecue in town. A member of U.S. President Obama’s inner circle, Mr. Jacobson worked in the White House during the ...











