Jason Downs

Jason has a deep understanding of high-stakes legal challenges and a strong track record of success in delivering exceptional results. Jason’s innovative approach to educating the State AG community and guiding businesses through regulatory challenges makes him a sought-after advisor. He provides strategic guidance on civil and criminal investigations, civil rights audits, and diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, helping companies mitigate risks and improve equity.

Before joining Hogan Lovells, Jason served as the Chief Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia, where he managed all legal matters brought on behalf of or against the District. His role involved overseeing enforcement actions related to anticompetitive, unfair, and deceptive trade practices, and he successfully led felony jury trials against federal prosecutors during his seven years at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.

Beyond his legal practice, Jason is actively involved in DEI initiatives. He is a faculty member of a trial advocacy workshop at Harvard Law School and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Law. 

Jason holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Baltimore. Fluent in Spanish, he leverages his diverse skill set to deliver exceptional results for his clients.