Darryl Nirenberg

Darryl Nirenberg (born September 23, 1959) is an American attorney, lobbyist, and diplomat who has served as the United States ambassador to Romania since 2026. Before assuming office, Nirenberg worked for law firms Patton Boggs and Steptoe LLP.

Early life and education Darryl D. Nirenberg was born on September 23, 1959, in Ellenville, New York. before entering private practice, He worked for Patton Boggs from 1995 to 2014, before taking a position at Steptoe LLP, where he worked until 2026.

In 2021, Nirenberg unsuccessfully ran for city council in Alexandria, Virginia, as a Republican. He received 8.69% of the total vote, or 19,484 votes.

Personal life Nirenberg is married to Lori Hecht Nirenberg, the daughter of Chic Hecht, a former U.S. senator from Nevada and U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. where he coached youth baseball and soccer. He is Jewish.