ROSCOE JONES JR
Senior Legal And Government Affairs Professional
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated legal and policy professional and former congressional executive offering multi-faceted government affairs services to nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in racial and equity policy, including expertise in civil rights law, police reform, and criminal justice policy. Proven success in organizational management and supervising dynamic high-performing teams. Experienced in offering sound strategic and inclusive leadership and a clear and effective programmatic vision. Dedicated to social justice.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsel
GIBSON DUNN
Washington, DC
12.2019 - Current
- Advocate for Fortune 500 and nonprofit clients before Congress and Administration and defend against congressional investigations
- Won major victory for victims of terrorism by securing legislative victory after decades of waiting for justice and accountability
- Lead lobbyist for national civil rights organization on obtaining federal comprehensive police reform and accountability legislation
- Lead drafting of NOBLE's landmark report on police reform
Chief of Staff
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Washington, DC
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Chief advisor to Rep. Abigail Spanberger and managed 16 staff, three offices, and oversaw annual budget of $1.33 million
- Supervised policy, communications, scheduling operations
- Built high-performing congressional office
- Honored as one of most diverse Hill offices
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each staffer's skill level and knowledge.
Legislative Director
U.S. SENATE, OFFICE OF SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN
Washington, DC
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed 23-person legislative team and served as Senator's chief legislative and policy advisor
- Led implementation of half dozen bills into law
- Promoted to acting chief of staff during transition
Senior Counsel
US SENATE, OFFICE OF SENATOR CORY BOOKER
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Served as the principal policy advisor to the Senator on judiciary issues, including leading criminal justice reform agenda
- Navigated several bills that eventually became law, including historic First Step Act and Fair Chance Act
- Achieved implementation of Senator's priorities into First Step Act
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. ATTORNEY, WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Investigated and prosecuted federal offenses, including child exploitation, fraud, firearms, immigration, and assaults
- Obtained a conviction of a dangerous gang leader on federal firearm charges after trial
- Honored with victims award for successful prosecution of violent offender who assaulted a young girl
Special Counsel
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
Washington, DC
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Advised Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights on civil rights policies and defended against congressional investigations
- Obtained introduction of bill securing several Department civil rights priorities
- Co-managed Division's inaugural Policy Section that provided a focal point for proactive policy development and legislative proposals
- Detailed to US Attorney's Office in DC
Appellate Attorney
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
Washington, DC
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Briefed and argued civil rights appeals
- Defended civil rights statute against constitutional challenge
Senior Counsel
U.S. SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Washington, DC
09.2006 - 01.2010
- Advised on nominations, civil rights, and criminal justice issues
- Enacted into law landmark criminal justice legislation
- Advised on confirmation of Justice Sotomayor
- Promoted from counsel to senior counsel
Murnaghan Fellow
PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER
Baltimore, MD
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Briefed and argued almost a dozen civil rights appeals
- Argued wage abuse appeal against nation's largest private employer
Law Clerk, Judge Alexander Williams
U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND
Greenbelt, MD
09.2004 - 09.2005
- Drafted opinions, memorandum dispositions, and managed a docket of hundreds of cases
Law Clerk, Judge Carl E. Stewart
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
Shreveport, LA
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Drafted opinions, speeches, en banc memoranda, and bench memoranda
Education
J.D. - Law
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW
Charlottesville, Virginia 08.2000 - 05.2003
B.A - History and Political Science
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Palo Alto, CA 10.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
Criminal Justice Policy
undefinedAcademic Appointments
Adjunct Lecturer:
- Yale Law School (fall 2021)
- University of Michigan Law School (winter 2021)
- Harvard Kennedy School (spring 2020)
- Georgetown Law Center (spring 2019)
- George Washington University Law School (fall 2017)
- Evans School of Public Affairs (spring 2014)
- University of Washington Law School (winter 2014)
Courses: Mass Incarceration, civil rights policy, administrative law
Community Service
- Board Member, American Constitution Society
- Board Member, Stanford National Black Alumni Association
- Member, Society of Fellows, The Aspen Institute
Honors
- National Black Lawyers, Top 100
- Stennis Congressional Staff Fellow, Stennis Center
- Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow, Harvard Law School
- Murnaghan Fellow, Public Justice Center
- Admitted, Maryland and District of Columbia Bars
Publications
- Foreword, "Policing in America," Harvard Law & Policy Review (2016) (co-author Sen. Cory Booker)
- Editor, United, Sen. Cory Booker book (2016)
Timeline
Counsel
GIBSON DUNN
12.2019 - Current
Chief of Staff
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
01.2019 - 10.2019
Legislative Director
U.S. SENATE, OFFICE OF SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN
04.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Counsel
US SENATE, OFFICE OF SENATOR CORY BOOKER
01.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. ATTORNEY, WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
05.2013 - 01.2015
Special Counsel
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
02.2012 - 04.2013
Appellate Attorney
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
02.2010 - 02.2012
Senior Counsel
U.S. SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
09.2006 - 01.2010
Murnaghan Fellow
PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER
09.2005 - 08.2006
Law Clerk, Judge Alexander Williams
U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND
09.2004 - 09.2005
Law Clerk, Judge Carl E. Stewart
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
08.2003 - 08.2004
J.D. - Law
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW
08.2000 - 05.2003
B.A - History and Political Science
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
10.1996 - 06.2000
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