Jonathan Jager

Jonathan Jager is a Staff Attorney at Public Counsel since August 2023, previously serving at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles from September 2017 to July 2023 in roles that included Staff Attorney and Community Economic Development Fellow. Jager's expertise lies in representing nonprofits with a focus on land use, real estate, nonprofit tax, and corporate legal assistance. Notable contributions include assisting nonprofit organizations in tax exemption application processes, advising community land trusts, acquiring Welfare Exemptions for affordable housing, and drafting Community Benefits Agreements. Jager's early experiences include roles with the American Law Institute, County of Los Angeles, and various legal internships, alongside a background in resource development and project management in nonprofit contexts. Jager holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in English from Columbia University and Jewish Music from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America.