SharePrinter-friendly versionSend by emailA TitleA TitleA Title A A A Jon S. Bouker TabsetOverviewBar & Court Admission Bar & Court Admissions District of Columbia Bar Maryland Bar Education Georgetown University Law Center, JD, 1995 Georgetown University, BA, (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa), 1992 Jon S. BoukerPartnerWashington, DC T 202.857.6183 E jon.bouker@arentfox.com Download vCard Jon S. Bouker, co-practice group leader of the firm’s government relations practice, brings to Arent Fox extensive experience in the US Congress, which he puts to work serving clients on a wide variety of general business and government relations matters. Jon represents clients before Congress, the White House and federal agencies (particularly the General Services Administration), the government of the District of Columbia, and surrounding counties. Client Work Jon’s work on local projects has included: Authorization of and funding for the largest development in the District of Columbia, the new Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Passage of the $1.8 billion Southeast Federal Center Passage of the historic “Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act,” which transfers large parcels of land, including Poplar Point on the Anacostia River and Reservation 13 adjacent to RFK Stadium, from the federal government to the District government for economic development Financing the District’s $611 million stadium for the Washington Nationals Passage of $50 million revenue bond to renovate the Verizon Center Advocating DC United’s proposed new soccer stadium and surrounding mixed-use development Location of the Department of Justice in NOMA (North of Massachusetts Avenue) Securing $40 million for Arena Stage’s redevelopment in Southwest Washington Approval of $40 million in tax increment financing (TIF) for the Corcoran Gallery of Art Approval of $10 million in TIF for the Shakespeare Theatre Approval of the lease for the new Community College of the District of Columbia Extension of the Coast Guard lease at Buzzard Point Authorization of the Department of Defense Joint Medical Command Headquarters in Northern Virginia Disposition of the Randall School to the Corcoran Gallery of Art Preparation of the TIF for the District’s Convention Center Hotel Authorization of numerous revenue bond financing projects, property disposition, and charter school financing before the DC mayor and city council Advocating numerous projects before officials in Montgomery County (Maryland) and Northern Virginia Jon’s work on national projects has included: Passage of increased appropriations for and reauthorization of the $2 billion Ryan White CARE Act on behalf of the 51 cities and more than 300 providers (including rural and faith-based clinics) most directly impacted by HIV/AIDS Assisting the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in its successful effort to obtain a grant of more than $102 million in federal stimulus funding under the Commerce Department’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Securing increased funding for large regional medical centers, multistate consortia, and telemedicine projects Obtaining federal funding for major national museums Representing athletic conferences and universities before Congress and the Administration Advocating increases in federal Indian housing funds for a large multistate tribe Assisting one of the nation’s largest information companies win preemption of adverse state laws Numerous congressional investigations Previous Work In the US House of Representatives, Jon served as chief counsel and legislative director to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) while at the same time serving as minority counsel to Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA), then ranking member of the House Government Reform Committee. Jon’s primary duty on the committee was his role as the Democratic staff director for the House Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, the subcommittee with federal legislative jurisdiction over the nation’s capital. In his work as the House Democrats’ primary staff member for District of Columbia matters, Jon played a central role in developing, negotiating, and passing historic legislation to spur the District’s revitalization, including passage of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997. Jon also advised Congresswoman Norton on all economic development issues, including passage of TIF and revenue bond financing for the District of Columbia; an act to allow the issuance of bonds to construct the District’s new convention center; the Southeast Federal Center Public-Private Development Act; authorization to construct the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives headquarters in Washington, DC; funding to build the New York Avenue Metro stop; location of the Department of Transportation headquarters and Homeland Security Headquarters in DC; and reopening Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and keeping DC open for business after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Jon also served as Congresswoman Norton’s lead staff person in shepherding the District’s annual budget through the House and Senate. Professional Activities Jon is an adjunct professor of law at American University’s Washington College of Law, where he taught the legislation course from 1999 to 2008. He is the chair of DC Vote and sits on the boards of DC Appleseed, the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clark School of Law, and the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE); in addition, he is a past chair of the District of Columbia Affairs Section of the DC Bar. Jon is a member of the District of Columbia Federal Law Enforcement Nominating Commission that recommends candidates for the US District Court, US Attorney, and other federal agencies, and he is a member of the District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission. Publications, Presentations and Recognitions The Washington Business Journal has recognized Jon as a Top Washington Lawyer in the categories of “Young Guns” and “State and Local Lobbying.” Jon and Arent Fox are the recipients of DC Appleseed’s Community Service Award for contributions to DC voting rights and the CAEAR Coalition’s Partnership Award for work on behalf of those living with HIV/AIDS. Life Beyond the Law Jon is involved in many political activities and pro bono efforts, including current and past projects with DC Appleseed, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, Legal Aid, and the Council for Court Excellence. He also enjoys playing the piano and collecting silent films. Jon particularly relishes every moment he spends with his wife, Kerrie; his daughter; Katherine; and his son, Jon III. Newsroom Date Type Title 2 / 8 / 2013 Event Medical Staff Leaders and the Law 2013 Conference 1 / 14 / 2013 Event Government Real Estate Partner Jon Bouker Moderates FRPA’s Federal Real Property Policy Breakfast 11 / 8 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox 2012 Federal Election Health Care Policy Analysis 11 / 7 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox 2012 Federal Election Analysis 2 / 23 / 2012 Event Arent Fox’s Jon Bouker and Keith Styles to Participate in Forum on GSA Downsizing Featuring Prominent Public and Private Sector Officials 2 / 7 / 2012 Alert House Passes H.R. 1734, the Civilian Property Realignment Act - “Civilian BRAC” Bill Moves to Senate 11 / 18 / 2011 Event Keith Styles and Jon Bouker to speak at Bisnow’s Federal Assets for Sale Event 8 / 3 / 2011 Alert President Obama Signs Into Law Two-Phase Spending Reduction Plan to Avert Historic Default 8 / 2 / 2011 Alert President Signs Debt Ceiling Package 5 / 29 / 2011 Alert Keith Styles and Jon Bouker Featured in The Washington Post: “Commentary: Government Needs Private-sector Expertise in Shedding Surplus Sites" 5 / 5 / 2011 Alert Obama Administration and US House Public Buildings Subcommittee Chairman Release Proposals to Dispose of Surplus Federal Property 4 / 7 / 2011 Alert District of Columbia Government to be Impacted by Federal Shut-Down 2 / 16 / 2011 Event Arent Fox Partner Jon Bouker to Moderate Bisnow’s “Working with the GSA III” 2 / 3 / 2011 Alert President Announces "Better Building Initiative" to Improve Energy Efficiency 11 / 3 / 2010 Alert 2010 Midterm Election Analysis 11 / 3 / 2010 Alert 2010 Congressional Elections - Impact on Federal Health Care Policy 10 / 14 / 2010 Event Obama Administration Officials Gather to Discuss the Economy and Using Federal Stimulus Dollars to Spur Development 10 / 7 / 2010 Alert The National Opportunity and Community Renewal Act: An Analysis 8 / 25 / 2010 Event CAEAR Coalition Town Hall at Ryan White Grantee Meeting Health Care Reform & Ryan White: What Must Be Done To Ensure They Fit 8 / 18 / 2010 Press Release Arent Fox Client University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Awarded $102 Million in Federal Broadband Stimulus Funds 8 / 18 / 2010 Alert Arent Fox Client University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Awarded $102 Million in Federal Broadband Stimulus Funds 1 / 19 / 2010 Event Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH): Is Your Hospital Ready for this Opportunity? 6 / 11 / 2009 Media Mention Arent Fox Featured in American Lawyer's June Cover Story 3 / 11 / 2009 Event The Road Ahead - A Look at the Obama Administration's Budget, the Stimulus Package and the Impact on the US Economy 2 / 17 / 2009 Alert President Obama Signs $787 Billion Stimulus Legislation Pages12next ›last » Deals & Cases Arent Fox Is Giving Back For HIV/AIDS, Reauthorization of the $2 Billion Ryan White CARE Act On October 30, 2009, president Barack Obama entered the Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House to sign the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 into law. People: Jon S. Bouker Practices: Finance, Government Relations, White Collar & Investigations Industries: Nonprofit Passage of Historic 'Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2005' H.R. 3699, the historic “Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2005,” transferred large parcels of land, including Poplar Point on the Anacostia River and Reservation 13 adjacent to RFK Stadium, from the federal government to the District of Columbia for economic development. People: Jon S. Bouker Practices: Government Relations Authorization of New Joint Medical Command Headquarters in Northern Virginia for Department of Defense Authorization of the new Department of Defense Joint Medical Command Headquarters in Northern Virginia People: Jon S. Bouker Practices: Government Relations Industries: Sports Authorization of and Funding for New DHS Headquarters Obtained authorization of and funding for the largest development in the District of Columbia, the new Department of Homeland Security Headquarters in Ward 8 People: Jon S. Bouker Practices: Government Relations
