Rohith (Ro) Chari

Rohith (Ro) Chari is a Senior Policy Specialist in Arnold & Porter’s Legislative & Public Policy practice, where he advises clients on navigating complex federal policy and regulatory environments. His work focuses on healthcare and emerging policy issues at the intersection of business, regulation, and government, with an emphasis on translating policy developments into strategic and business considerations for clients.

Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Ro worked on the research and policy team at the Democratic National Committee, where he supported federal policy analysis and broader political strategy efforts during the Biden Administration. He also has experience supporting attorneys on patent litigation matters for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients at Sidley Austin LLP. He received an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a B.S. in Economics and Political Science from Clemson University.