Jason Redd brings to Gibbons a wealth of strategic public affairs experience on a wide range of policy issues. Having spent the past decade serving in roles at the highest levels of New Jersey government and lobbying on behalf of a broad client base, Mr. Redd possesses the unique combination of internal knowledge and external experience critical for successfully navigating the challenging realm of politics on behalf of clients. His longstanding relationships within government, insight into the legislative and executive processes, and deep understanding of the regulatory issues faced by businesses in the current economy enhance the services he provides.
Prior to joining Gibbons, Mr. Redd served as Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel to the New Jersey Senate Majority Office, where he managed a 40-person legislative operation working on behalf of 24 senators. Additionally, Mr. Redd has served as Senior Counselor to the Senate President and Chief of Staff to the Senate Majority Leader, where he functioned as principle advisor and negotiator on issues ranging from school funding and healthcare reform to economic development and government transparency. Beyond his prominent roles within government, Mr. Redd has successfully lobbied for a diverse range of client interests at the state and federal levels while working for Gibbons. Mr. Redd has been widely recognized for his achievements in government affairs. He was a 2016 recipient of The Network Journal’s “40 Under Forty Achievement Award” and has been named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars and New Jersey Law Journal “New Leaders of the Bar” lists. In 2014, Mr. Redd was named “Young Alumni of the Year” by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, where he is an adjunct professor of public policy.
Mr. Redd is extensively involved in pro bono and community service, including work on domestic violence and mental illness, and is a former President of the Trenton Board of Education.
Mr. Redd, former Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel to the New Jersey Senate Majority Office, was responsible for advising the Senate President and members of the Democratic Caucus on various legal and policy issues. He also previously served as Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg and held various counsel positions in the New Jersey Senate and New Jersey General Assembly Majority Offices. While in these roles, he analyzed and proposed policy solutions on various healthcare, insurance, and medical profession issues; managed legislation; and negotiated amendments among sponsors, state agencies, advocacy groups, and the Governor’s office, among many other responsibilities.
For example, Mr. Redd worked closely with Majority Leader Weinberg, cancer survivors, and the Christie Administration to craft the bipartisan Oral Chemotherapy Access Bill, which mandates that insurance policies provide coverage for orally-administered cancer medications on par with coverage for intravenous treatments. The law took effect in 2011. He also worked with various stakeholders to design legislation to enhance the transparency and accountability of hospital finances, including the use of public funds.
Mr. Redd also served as Deputy Policy Director to Governor Corzine during his 2009 reelection campaign.
Brigham Young University – J. Reuben Clark Law School|Rutgers University – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy|Rutgers University
J.D.|M.C.R.P.|B.S.
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Law clerk to the Honorable James J. Farber, J.S.C., Newton, NJ, 2007-2008
Judicial extern to the Honorable James R. Zazzali, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 2006
State of New Jersey|District of Columbia
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Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Government Relations
Recipient, “National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award” presented by Monmouth Council BSA, 2021
Recipient, “40 Under Forty Achievement Award,” presented by The Network Journal, 2016
Listed among New Jersey Law Journal’s 2015 “New Leaders of the Bar”
2014 Young Alumni of the Year, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Recipient, 2018 New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault September Celebrations of Champions (in recognition of his work to educate lawmakers, pass critical pieces of legislation, and organize roundtable listening sessions between legislators and representatives from the state’s 21 county-based rape crisis centers)
Recipient, 2021 National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
Brigham Young University, J Reuben Clark Law School Alumni Board
Member
Rutgers University – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Advisory Board Member
Part-time Lecturer, Health and Public Policy
Transition Team for Mayor Eric Jackson
Member, Public Safety Subcommittee