JOHN JENNINGS

JOHN JENNINGS

( New York,  )

HARTER SECREST & EMERY LLP

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Introduction

John Jennings has represented a diverse group of businesses, professional associations, and not for profit entities in his 12 years in government affairs. He has particular experience representing clients in biotechnology, energy, higher education, and other highly regulated industries. He also has extensive experience in government investigations and compliance.

Achievements  Client List  Relationships  Biography 
Achievements

2013 Roger J. Robach Conservative of the Year, awarded by the Monroe County Conservative Party

G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the Last Decade) Award (2009), Roberts Wesleyan College. Awarded for professional excellence, community involvement, active participation in the ongoing work of Roberts Wesleyan College and maintenance of a lifestyle that's in harmony with the spirit and philosophy of the college.

Editor-in-Chief, Buffalo Law Review, SUNY Buffalo Law School

Clients

1) Alfred University

2) American Nurses Association - New York

3) Ardelyx, INC.

4) Association Of County Health Officials (NYS)

5) Association Of Nurse Anesthetists, INC. (NYS)

6) Atu NY State Legislative Conference Board

7) Autism Learning Partners

8) Biotechnology Association, INC. (NY)

9) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (Bio)

10) Boys And Girls Clubs Of Rochester, INC.

11) Brain Injury Association Of New York State, INC.

12) Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, INC.

13) Chiropractic Association, INC. (NYS)

14) Clinical Laboratory Association, INC. (NYS)

15) Collectors Association, INC. (NYS)

16) Communicare Technology, INC. DBA Pulsara

17) Compass Minerals America INC.

18) Covestro LLC

19) Empire State Energy Association, INC.

20) Finger Lakes Horsemen's Benevolent And Protective Association, INC.

21) Focus Glass, LLC

22) Movers & Warehousemen's Association, INC. (NYS)

23) Municipal Electric Utilities Association Of NYS

24) National Fuel Gas Company

25) New York Alliance Of Fine Wine Wholesalers, Ltd.

26) New York Hall Of Science INC.

27) New York State Brewers Association, INC.

28) Roberts Wesleyan University

29) Rochester & Southern Railroad, INC.

30) Rochester Automobile Dealers Association INC.

31) Safety Group Managers Association, INC.

32) South Buffalo Railway Company

33) Telecommunications Association, INC. (NYS)

34) U.s. Tire Manufacturers Association, INC.

Relationships

Member, American Bar Association Government Affairs Professionals Committee

Biography

Before joining the HSE Government Affairs group, John practiced for several years in the trial department of the firm.

His focus includes: drafting legislation on behalf of clients, monitoring and reporting on the status of pending legislation, analyzing potential effects of pending legislation on clients' interests, communicating clients' positions to members of the State Legislature, State Agencies, and the Governor's Office, assisting clients with strategy regarding the availability of and access to a variety of government funding mechanisms and other programs, advising clients regarding a myriad of government relations compliance issues, from procurement regulations to campaign finance laws.

Last Updated: July 23, 2026