Chairman Linda W. Cropp at the request of the
Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Jennifer M. Long to the Rental Housing Commission.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited
as the "Rental Housing Commission Jennifer M. Long Confirmation Resolution of
2001".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Ms. Jennifer M. Long
530 N Street, S.W., #S307
Washington, D.C. 20024
(Ward 2)
as a member of the Rental Housing Commission, established by section 201 of the Rental
Housing Act of 1985, effective July 17, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-10; D.C. Code §45-2511), for a
term to end July 18, 2003.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this
resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
JENNIFER M. LONG
530 N Street, S.W., S307
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 488-8780
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Law Judge, District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, July
1997 – Present
Administer Rental Housing Act, conduct appellate hearings, issue decisions and orders,
perform legal research, draft regulations, supervise law clerks and staff, respond to
public and agency inquiries, prepare reports, calculate and issue consumer price index for
metropolitan area, and periodically serve as administrative head of Commission. Possess
in-depth knowledge of housing laws and regulations, administrative law and procedure, and
case law.
General Practitioner, Law Offices of Jennifer M. Long, Philadelphia and Atlanta,
March 1993 – July 1997
Established successful practice with concentration in criminal and civil litigation.
Counseled clients, drafted pleadings and appellate briefs, litigated felony, misdemeanor,
juvenile and appellate cases. Managed legal offices, trained and advised attorneys,
supervised support staff, developed and maintained client relationships.
Arbitrator, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, October 1991 – January 1995
Presided at civil hearings involving commercial, residential and personal property,
personal injury, and contract disputes. Ruled on evidentiary issues, assessed damages, and
rendered judgments.
Assistant Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia, September 1989 –
February 1993
Represented clients in jury trials, misdemeanor and felony bench trials, preliminary
hearings, probation and parole hearings, and juvenile court proceedings. Drafted and
argued briefs, pretrial and post verdict motions. Formulated trial strategy, interviewed
witnesses, counseled clients, and investigated crime scenes.
Law Clerk, District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, May 1987 – May 1989
Drafted decisions and orders, researched and analyzed case law, and created digest of
Commission decisions. Acquired knowledge of rental housing laws, administrative law and
procedure.
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania District of Columbia State of Georgia
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
Degree: Juris Doctor, May 1988
Honors: Equal Justice Foundation Fellowship, Pacesetter Award Recipient, 1986 and 1988
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, May 1985
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business and Public Administration
Honors: Trustee Scholar
Vice President, Political Science Honor Society
Delegate, United States Conference on Student Affairs, West Point
University of Oslo, Oslo Norway
Recipient: International Summer School Scholarship
Course work: Norway and Scandinavia in International Relations
Norwegian Political Life and Institutions
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Chair, Political Committee, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Member, Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women’s Division, National Bar Association
National Bar Association Board of Governors, 1995-1996
Executive Committee Member, Legislative Liaison, Gate City Bar Association 1995-1996
Recipient, R. Pruden Herndon Service Award, Gate City Bar Association, 1996
Legal Advisor, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, 1995
Court Appointed Special Advocate, Juvenile Court of Fulton County, Georgia