Since May 2022, Benjamin B. Klubes has been the Principal Deputy
General Counsel at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Prior to his appointment, over a 30+ year career, Benjamin B. Klubes
established himself as one of the nation’s leading financial services
and white collar enforcement lawyers. Mr. Klubes served as the Managing
or Co-Managing Partner for Buckley LLP from March 2009 to May 2022.
At Buckley, he represented financial services companies in federal
and state enforcement agency investigations, examinations, and
litigation, as well as in private civil and class action litigation.
He also conducted corporate internal investigations and represents
companies and individuals in criminal and civil enforcement matters,
including multinational investigations relating to the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act.
Mr. Klubes has been ranked by Chambers USA, Legal 500,
Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. He is a former Barrister
in the Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court. Mr. Klubes is a co-author
of Consumer Financial Services, a leading treatise in the area,
and has written numerous articles on a wide range of legal topics.
Prior to joining Buckley, Mr. Klubes was a Partner at Skadden, Arps,
Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and served as an Assistant Independent
Counsel from 1995 through 1997. He received his J.D. from Harvard
University and his B.A. from The George Washington University.
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers
- Former Chair of the National Council for Arts and Sciences, Columbian
College, The George Washington University
- Former Steering Committee Member of the English-American Litigation
Forum
- Former Member Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and
Urban Affairs.