Robert Patrick Cooper

Robert Patrick Cooper as Senior Vice President, General Counsel for OneUnited Bank, Mr. Cooper is responsible for directing all legal, regulatory and external affairs. A corporate attorney for over 20 years, he has honed his practice skills with the law firm of Hale and Dorr and acquired international merger and acquisition experience as Associate General Counsel for Battenfeld GmbH in Germany. BA in economics from Yale College and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. Serves as Chairman of the National Bankers Association, the nation’s oldest and largest trade association representing minority and women owned banks and thrifts. Since 2003, has served as Secretary and board member of the Community Development Bankers Association. Recognized expert on minority banking affairs. Frequent speaker and presenter on the topic of access to capital in America’s inner city communities. Director of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association, Minbanc, and the NBA Foundation, and a Boston fellow with The Partnership, Inc.