Francis Grab

Francis Grab is a principal of Ernst & Young’s Washington Council practice where he advises clients on tax, budget and international trade issues.  Prior to joining the firm, Francis served as the Tax and Trade Counsel for Representative Robert T. Matsui (D-CA), a senior member of the Committee on Ways and Means, for the 105th, 106th and 107th Congresses (1997-2002). In this capacity, he advised the Congressman on tax, pension and trade policy matters. Francis was the Principal House Democratic Staff Contact for the successful effort to pass Permanent Normal Trade Relations for China in the 106th Congress. During the 105th Congress, he was the Trade Advisor to , who was then the ranking member of the Trade Subcommittee.

Francis previously served as Tax Legislative Assistant for Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA), a member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and also worked for another Committee member, (D-WI).

Francis served as the Chair of the Tax Policy Committee for the 2008 Obama Presidential campaign.

Francis received degrees from Swarthmore College and the Emory University School of Law. He also received an LL.M. in taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center.