Locke Lord

Jay Myers’ practice focuses on legislative and regulatory advocacy in Massachusetts, particularly in the areas of health, energy, environmental and technology industry issues. He has advised several major Fortune 500 companies on the implications of Massachusetts laws and provided strategies to revise existing law through legislative and regulatory changes. Jay also represents clients in regulatory litigation matters, including acting as the lead attorney representing a large trade association before the State’s Department of Public Utilities in a multibillion-dollar rate design proceeding.

Among other issues, Jay played an integral role in drafting and negotiating the State of Massachusetts’ landmark law on Transportation Network Companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft) and helped author a bill impacting short-term residential rentals through websites such as Airbnb.

Professional History

• General Counsel, Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services, advised Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and the Committee on proposed changes to health insurance, banking, credit unions, real estate transactions, property and casualty insurance
• General Counsel, Joint Committee on Public Service
• Associate, Taylor, Duane, Barton, & Gilman

Professional Affiliations and Recognitions

• Named, Super Lawyers® Massachusetts Rising Star, Government Relations and Administrative Law (2018-2019)