R. Quinton Allen is a professional with vast experience in the fields of law, business, and government. He has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Allen has worked with various law firms, including Baker Botts and Covington & Burling, as well as major corporations like General Electric and Time Warner. He has also held a number of academic positions, including serving as an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Law Center. Allen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.