James J. Sullivan

James J. Sullivan Jr. is an American lawyer specializing in occupational safety and health law. He is a member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, a position to which he was confirmed on August 3, 2017. His term is set to expire on April 27, 2021.[1][2] On July 18, 2019, President Trump announced his intent to designate Sullivan as Chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.[3] Sullivan previously served as a lawyer at a number of law firms, including Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, where he was a shareholder, and Cozen O'Connor. He was the management co-chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee of the American Bar Association's Labor Law Section from 2014 to 2017.[4][5] Sullivan was the vice president of labor and employment law and deputy general counsel for Comcast from 2000 to 2002.[6]

James J. Sullivan Jr.
Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Assumed office
August 28, 2017
PresidentDonald Trump
Personal details
EducationPennsylvania State University
Georgetown Law School

References
  1. "PN463 — James J. Sullivan Jr. — Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission". Congress.gov. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  2. Lee, Suevon (May 12, 2017). "Trump Taps Buchanan Ingersoll Shareholder For OSHRC Seat". Law360. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  3. “President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Designate Individual to a Key Administration Post”, White House, July 18, 2019
  4. Cordaro, Tressi (May 24, 2017). "Trump Nominates Sullivan for Last Vacant Seat on Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission". Jackson Lewis. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  5. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration" (Press release). The White House. May 12, 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  6. "James J. Sullivan". Cozen O'Connor. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
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