Mr. Johnson will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of NASDAQ's government affairs department and for leading legislative affairs and lobbying efforts on Capital Hill. Mr. Johnson replaces Dan Crowley.
"J.J. Johnson joins NASDAQ's Office Of Government Relations during a critical time for the capital markets and market structure reform. J.J's background as a strategic leader and congressional affairs expert will ensure that NASDAQ's voice is heard in Washington public policy debates," commented Ed Knight, Executive Vice President.
Before joining NASDAQ, Mr. Johnson was Vice President, Congressional Affairs, and Director, Federal Legislative Strategy at AT&T, where he represented AT&T before U.S. Congress, Executive Branch, and other policy makers. He also worked closely with trade associations, major think tanks, and interest groups as part of his advocacy for public policy positions.
Previously, Mr. Johnson practiced law at the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld in the Washington, D.C., Public Law and Policy Section. He also served as the Deputy Director of Congressional Affairs at the Dole for President Committee in 1996.
Mr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center.
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