Jon Skladany leverages 14 years of experience as a senior adviser to Republicans at key committees in the US Congress to help clients navigate high-profile investigations and other congressional inquiries. Companies across industries benefit from his nuanced understanding of the congressional oversight process. Since joining Jenner & Block, House Republican leadership has also tapped Jon to assist high-profile select committee investigations. In 2024, Jon served as special counsel to Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Republicans on the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
Prior to entering private practice, Jon specialized in oversight and investigations, including as Chief Counsel for Oversight to Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) at the House Committee on Financial Services, and to Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) in their roles as Republican leaders of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. Jon advised Committee Republicans on high-profile investigations of the banking and fintech sectors and oversight of related regulatory agencies. From 2020-2022, Jon served as oversight counsel for Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Republicans on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis.
Jon previously served for a decade in several roles at the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability—the House’s primary investigative committee—including as Republican Staff Director, Chief Policy Counsel, and Deputy General Counsel.
Most recently, Jon served as US Government Affairs and Senior Communications Officer for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he managed the IMF’s relationship with US government stakeholders, including the White House, Congress, and the Treasury Department.
Representative Matters
- Prepared the head of a large public college system to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce during a high-profile investigation into antisemitism on college campuses.
- Prepared the head of a large public college system to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce during a high-profile investigation into antisemitism on college campuses.
- Prepared several members of President Biden's Cabinet, including the former OMB Director and Acting Secretary of Labor, for transcribed interviews with the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations regarding the President's health and mental acuity during his time in office.
- Advised President Clinton and Secretary of State Clinton in response to subpoenas for depositions issued by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a high-profile investigation.
- Represented one of the nation’s largest associations of community-based health care providers in a high-stakes investigation initiated by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, successfully de-escalating the inquiry while protecting the organization's critical care mission and national reputation.
- Served as Special Counsel to the Task Force on the Attempted Assassinations of Donald J. Trump.
- Counseled an American regional bank in a sprawling congressional investigation by the House Judiciary Committee.
- Represented a G-SIB financial institution throughout a year-long investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, including preparing company executives to brief Subcommittee staff and to testify at a public hearing before the Subcommittee.
- Advised a large federal contractor during an investigation into sexual assault and misconduct by the House Science Committee, including preparing a company executive for a briefing with Committee staff.
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Jon Skladany leverages 14 years of experience as a senior adviser to Republicans at key committees in the US Congress to help clients navigate high-profile investigations and other congressional inquiries. Companies across industries benefit from his nuanced understanding of the congressional oversight process. Since joining Jenner & Block, House Republican leadership has also tapped Jon to assist high-profile select committee investigations. In 2024, Jon served as special counsel to Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Republicans on the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.
Prior to entering private practice, Jon specialized in oversight and investigations, including as Chief Counsel for Oversight to Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) at the House Committee on Financial Services, and to Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) in their roles as Republican leaders of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. Jon advised Committee Republicans on high-profile investigations of the banking and fintech sectors and oversight of related regulatory agencies. From 2020-2022, Jon served as oversight counsel for Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Republicans on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis.
Jon previously served for a decade in several roles at the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability—the House’s primary investigative committee—including as Republican Staff Director, Chief Policy Counsel, and Deputy General Counsel.
Most recently, Jon served as US Government Affairs and Senior Communications Officer for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he managed the IMF’s relationship with US government stakeholders, including the White House, Congress, and the Treasury Department.
Areas of Focus
Representative Matters
- Prepared the head of a large public college system to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce during a high-profile investigation into antisemitism on college campuses.
- Prepared the head of a large public college system to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce during a high-profile investigation into antisemitism on college campuses.
- Prepared several members of President Biden's Cabinet, including the former OMB Director and Acting Secretary of Labor, for transcribed interviews with the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations regarding the President's health and mental acuity during his time in office.
- Advised President Clinton and Secretary of State Clinton in response to subpoenas for depositions issued by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a high-profile investigation.
- Represented one of the nation’s largest associations of community-based health care providers in a high-stakes investigation initiated by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, successfully de-escalating the inquiry while protecting the organization's critical care mission and national reputation.
- Served as Special Counsel to the Task Force on the Attempted Assassinations of Donald J. Trump.
- Counseled an American regional bank in a sprawling congressional investigation by the House Judiciary Committee.
- Represented a G-SIB financial institution throughout a year-long investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, including preparing company executives to brief Subcommittee staff and to testify at a public hearing before the Subcommittee.
- Advised a large federal contractor during an investigation into sexual assault and misconduct by the House Science Committee, including preparing a company executive for a briefing with Committee staff.
Credentials
Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2006
Education
- George Mason University School of Law, JD, 2006
- College of William & Mary, BA, 2001
Service / Recognition
Awards
- Chambers USA, Government Relations: Congressional Investigations, 2026
- Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll: High Honor Roll, 2024-2025