Jason practices in the areas of public policy and government relations.
Jason advises and represents companies and organizations from a wide variety of industries concerning proposed and existing state and federal legislation and regulations. His practice covers the full spectrum of public policy, however he focuses on the areas of financial services, insurance, healthcare, and energy.
Drawing from his extensive background in politics, and years of experience as a complex commercial litigator, Jason designs effective public policy strategies, and advocates on his clients' behalf before all levels of government.
Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications
· "Fast Food in the Gunsights: Class Actions as Political Weapons," co-author, Class Action Litigation Reporter, September, 2002.
News & Publications
April 2012, Congressional Update - Supreme Court on Health Reform and Patent case / Budget / Transportation Programs/ FCC Reform / Cybersecurity
March 2012, Congressional Update - Latest News from Capitol Hill March 19, 2012
February 2012, Congressional Update: Payroll Tax / President's 2013 Budget / Highway Legislation / Cybersecurity Act of 2012
January 2012, Congressional Update - Second Session of the 112th Congress Begins
December 2011, Congressional Update - Legislative Wrap Up 2011
December 2011, Congressional Update - Cybersecurity Policy and Legislation Update
November 22, Congressional Update - Debt Panel Fails to Reach Agreement
October 2011, Congressional Update - Trade Pacts / President Obama's Job Bill / Insurance Program for Long-Term Care / Super Committee
September 2011, Congressional Update - FY 2012 Appropriations / Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction
September 2011, Congressional Update - Cybersecurity Policy and Legislation in the 112th Congress
September 14, 2011, Congressional Update - American Jobs Act / Super Committee/ House and Senate Activity
September 2011, Congressional Update - Fall Preview
August 4, 2011, Congressional Update - Debt Crisis Averted
July 29, 2011, Congressional Update - Debt Limit Negotiations - Where We Are Right Now
July 19, 2011, Congressional Update - Focus on Debt Ceiling Negotiations
June 27, 2011, Congressional Update - Recap of House and Senate Action / Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Negotiations Stall / Cybersecurity / Defense Appropriations Bill
June 24, 2011, Congressional Update - House Passes Patent Reform Legislation
June 13, 2011, Congressional Update - Senate Activity / House Picks Up Steam On FY 2012 Appropriations / Bipartisan Debt Reduction Talks Continue
May 23, 2011, Congressional Update - White House Releases Cybersecurity Proposal
May 9, 2011, Congressional Update - Bipartisan Debt Reduction Talks Begin / Possible Senate Action On FY 2012 Budget Resolution
April 19, 2011, Congressional Update - FY2011 Appropriations Completed / FY2012 Budget Passes House / President's Budget and Deficit Reduction Priorities
April 11, 2011, Congressional Update - FY 2011 NEGOTIATORS REACH 11TH HOUR DEAL, SHUTDOWN AVERTED / FY 2012
March 28, 2011, Congressional Update - New Short Term FY 2011/ FY 2012 Budget/ Next Steps
March 10, 2011, Congressional Update - Patent Report Moves to U.S. House of Representatives
February 23, 2011, Congressional Update: FY 2011 Appropriations Bill / President's FY 2012 Budget
February 8, 2011, Congressional Update: Senate Update / Debt Ceiling and Budget Update / State of the Union / CBO Deficit Estimate
January 25, 2011, Congressional Update: Reapportionment/Redistricting
January 11, 2011, Congressional Update - 112th Congress Convenes/House Rules Package & Budget Cuts/Legislative Priorities
December 22, 2010, Congressional Update: Tax Bill Completed / Legislative Wrap Up / House Committee Leadership
December 22, 2010, Congressional Update: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
December 13, 2010, Congressional Update: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010
December 6, 2010, Congressional Update: Tax Cut Extension Debate - Legislative Wrap Up - Fiscal Commission
November 22, 2010, Congressional Update: House Leadership - Relations with the Executive Branch - Next Steps
November 3, 2010, Congressional Update: National Election Results
June 25, 2008, Attorneys recognized at EAPD's Second Annual Pro Bono Award Reception
Before Edwards Wildman
Jason has been active in party, state, and national politics his entire life. He has managed, worked on, and advised dozens of campaigns. In his early years in politics, Jason managed several successful town council races in his hometown of Franklin, Massachusetts, and served on the Board of Franklin Youth Services, helping coordinate years of fundraising that resulted in the first community services center in Massachusetts built almost entirely with private funds. Jason went onto Georgetown University where he successfully built and coordinated large grassroots organizations of college students that took part in state and federal campaigns while excelling in his academic pursuits -- receiving distinction from Georgetown University for best thesis in the Government Honors program and being admitted to Georgetown University Law Center as only a Junior. After Georgetown, Jason successfully ran several Massachusetts state representative campaigns, including a highly competitive open seat race.
Besides Edwards Wildman
Jason continues to be involved in various capacities in state and federal campaigns and party politics. He also plays an active role in interviewing and recruiting prospective students for Georgetown University College, School of Foreign Service, School of Business, and School of Nursing. Jason enjoys spending time with his family and friends hunting, fishing, hiking, and golfing.
Industries
· Automotive
· Banking & Financial Institutions
· Energy, Infrastructure & Cleantech
· Government
· Healthcare
· Gaming
Memberships
· Boston Bar Association