News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 17, 2021
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A Respected Trial Attorney in the District & Nationally, Downs Will Co-Lead National Law Firm’s State AGs Practice Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Chief Deputy Attorney General Jason Downs will soon depart the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to co-lead a national law firm’s state attorneys general practice group.
“During my over 30 years of practicing law, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with a plethora of exceptionally talented lawyers and leaders,” said AG Racine. “Not yet 40 years old, Jason’s sharp legal mind, creativity, prodigious work ethic, and selfless leadership foreshadows that he will soon be recognized as one of our country’s most able lawyers. During Jason’s two years as Chief Deputy in our office – and throughout his career – he fought for the most vulnerable people in our justice system with empathy and compassion. His leadership, particularly during the pandemic, made the District a better place to live and our office a better place to work. My colleagues and I thank Jason for his exceptional service to the District of Columbia, and we look forward to watching him soar.”
Chief Deputy Downs will join Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck as Co-Chair of the State Attorneys General Practice Group and a member of the Litigation Department.
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