Jared Rifis

Jared Rifis is a Director of Public Affairs at Foley & Lardner LLP. He represents clients and their federal policy priorities before the federal government. He provides analysis and advocacy that advance each client’s public policy goals. Prior to joining Foley, he served in various roles in Congress, most recently serving as a judiciary and commerce advisor in Senator Harry Reid’s leadership office. During law school, Jared worked in the leadership office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Judiciary Committee office of Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the think tank Third Way, and the campaign finance reform organization now known as Issue One.

As a parent and long-time resident of Washington, DC, Jared is deeply committed to supporting the health and success of our community’s young people, which is why he serves on the board of Grassroots Health. He is passionate about empowering students through education and ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. He also believes strongly in meeting students where they are and finding creative ways to engage them—whether through sports, movement, or other dynamic approaches that resonate with their interests and experiences.

Jared is an attorney, licensed to practice in Washington, DC and in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. He holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a BA from Butler University.