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Jay D. LivingstoneDEMDemocrat State Representative, 8th Suffolk District
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MAResidence (state)

Jay D. Livingstone is an American lawyer and politician who has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since July 2013. He is a resident of Back Bay, Boston, a member of the Democratic Party. He won a special election to succeed Martha M. Walz, unopposed in the June 25 general election after winning the May 28 primary. He was sworn in July 17, 2013. He has since won re-election in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022.Jay was educated in North Attleboro's public schools and worked as a cashier at the town pharmacy while in high school. He was a union factory worker while attending UConn, where he majored in political science and history and graduated with honors. He attended George Washington School of Law and graduated with high honors.Livingstone was raised in North Attleboro, MA. He has practiced law since 1998, working in public and private practice. He currently serves as of counsel at the law firm of The Employee Rights Group, LLP. Jay Livingstone served as an adjunct professor at Northeastern Law School from August 2009 through June 2013.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
The George Washington University School of Law
JD
1995 - 1998
University of Connecticut, Storrs
BA Political Science/History
1991 - 1995
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Representative
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2013 - Current
Of Counsel
The Employee Rights Group, Limited Liability Company
2018 - Current
Attorney
Regan, Lane & Messinger Limited Liability Partnership
2014 - 2018
Owner
Law Office of James D. Livingstone
2012 - 2014
Adjunct Professor
Northeastern University Law School
2009 - 2013
Assistant District Attorney
Middlesex County District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2012
Associate
Nystrom, Beckman and Paris Limited Liability Partnership
2006 - 2008
Civil Division Chief
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Attorney General's Office
2002 - 2006
Associate
Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton
1998 - 2002
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Elected Member
Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee
2009 - Current
Member
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 25
1993 - 1994
Board of Directors Member
Beacon Hill Civic Association
Clerk
Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee
Former Member
Community Development and Small Business Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Housing Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Post Audit and Oversight Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Higher Education, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Ways and Means Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Judiciary, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Joint Public Service Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives