Jay Cleary Email & Phone Number

Crofton, MD, US

United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Serves as an authoritative expert in analyzing legislation and developing standards, regulations, or policies that impact DOJ and OJP-wide programs.Provides advice and guidance to resolve or implement policy issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology. Prepares short and long range policy analysis in accordance with policies.

Baltimore

Advised Governor-appointed Secretary on juvenile justice policy solutions and organizational reforms that fundamentally improved outcomes for Maryland’s youth and families. Worked as member of DJS Executive Leadership team that led an agency of 2,500 employees and maintained a $280 million budget. Represented the agency on various committees and served as.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Represented the agency as its official spokesperson. Developed juvenile justice communication strategies for both internal and external use. Worked closely with the Secretary, executive leaders and subject matter experts to develop messaging strategies that promoted DJS’s mission and vision.Worked directly with journalists in print, radio and television.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Represented dozens of clients in family law matters that included divorce, child support, child custody, child abuse and peace orders.Experienced litigator with expertise in complex court hearings and trials. Managed all aspects of court litigation including drafting initial pleadings, motions, memoranda, reviewing discovery documents and preparing oral.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: University of Baltimore Law Review, Tax Moot Court Team, Teaching Assistant for 1st Year Legal Skills Class..

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Blue Key Society, Political Awareness League, Special Olympics.