Bauer returned to private practice with Perkins Coie in 2011 .
In 2009 , President Obama appointed Robert Bauer , the chair of the firm 's Political Law practice , to become his White House Counsel .
chair returned to private practice with Perkins Coie in 2011 .
In 2009 , President Obama appointed Robert Bauer , the chair of the firm 's Political Law practice , to become his White House Counsel .