Michael Drobac
Michael Drobac is a Partner at DGA Group and is based in Washington, D.C. Drawing from deep experience in the private and public sectors, he specializes in the intersection of technology and public policy with a focus on how technology and the internet are transforming all sectors of the economy.
Drawing from his experience working in the private sector and years on Capitol Hill, Mr. Drobac provides advice informed by both perspectives. He helps clients from the technology and telecommunications sectors address complex challenges to their businesses through technology changes and assists them in maximizing revenue, which often includes advocating before Congress and federal agencies in support of policy objectives.
Previously, Mr. Drobac worked as head of government affairs for digital streaming giant Netflix. There, he established, and served as the first director of, Netflix’s Washington, D.C. office, where he developed the first official set of short- and long-term policy goals for the company on federal, state and international policy issues. He also advocated before Congress and other federal agencies in support of policy objectives including net neutrality, interconnection access, privacy, accessibility rules, taxation and copyright issues, and represented the company in market expansion in Canada and Latin America.
Before working at Netflix, Mr. Drobac held senior roles in the government affairs departments of three other technology organizations: the Online Publishers Association (currently Digital Content Next), IAC/InterActiveCorp and Expedia.
Prior to his tenure in the private sector, Mr. Drobac served for nearly ten years in the offices of three U.S. senators. He worked on the Senate Commerce Committee for a senior member of the committee and handled technology, telecommunications and transportation in senior legislative and policy roles.
Mr. Drobac has been recognized by The Hill as one of the top lobbyists and was named a Government Relations Trailblazer by the National Law Journal.
Mr. Drobac received his B.A. and M.A. at Stanford University, his J.D. at University of Oregon School of Law, and his LL.M. from the London School of Economics and Political Science.