abstract:Michael Strautmanis (born March 24, 1969) is an American lawyer. President-Elect Barack Obama announced on December 5, 2008, that Strautmanis will serve as Chief of Staff to Valerie Jarrett who is to be the Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Relations and Public Engagement.
Counselor to the Senior Advisor, MichaelStrautmanis, had the privilege of meeting the President and First Lady early in his career, and they have served as his mentors.