Jared Rifis is a federal lobbyist, an attorney, and a policy strategist who helps clients navigate the intersection of politics and public policy. As a member of Foley’s Government Solutions Practice Group, he provides strategic counsel and advocacy to a wide range of clients seeking to advance their legislative and regulatory priorities before Congress and the Administration.

Drawing on deep relationships developed across both chambers of Congress and multiple policy domains, Jared brings a nuanced understanding of the legislative process to every client engagement. He represents a diverse roster of clients — from Fortune 500 companies to community-based nonprofits — advancing legislative and regulatory priorities, and securing federal funding.

Before joining Foley, Jared served on Capitol Hill as a judiciary and commerce advisor in the leadership office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Earlier in his career, he worked in the leadership office of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the Judiciary Committee office of Senator Chuck Schumer, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He also gained substantive policy experience at Third Way, a prominent Washington think tank, and at Issue One, a leading campaign finance reform organization.

Jared is a board member of Grassroots Health, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity through sports-based health education in middle schools, partnering with NCAA athletes as mentors and role models for underserved youth.