Jennifer Becker-Pollett is senior counsel in the lobbying and public policy practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she advises clients on federal appropriations and financial services matters. She brings unparalleled experience from more than a decade on Capitol Hill to help clients develop effective strategies in securing funding and advancing their policy priorities before Congress and federal agencies.
Most recently, Jen served as clerk and subcommittee staff director for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, where she led work for the Democratic Caucus, managed a team, and oversaw approximately $30 billion in annual appropriations, including the Department of Treasury, the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Future Trading Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. She was a key adviser to senators on funding priorities, legislative strategy, and negotiations, and played a central role in drafting and advancing annual appropriations legislation.
Previously, Jen served as a professional staff member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, where she was responsible for more than $40 billion in funding across energy and national security programs. Jen was also responsible for the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, partnering with the White House and federal agencies.
Earlier in her career, Jen served as legislative counsel to former House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita M. Lowey, where she advised on a wide range of policy issues and helped negotiate appropriations measures across multiple subcommittees. She began her congressional career as a legislative assistant to Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, supporting work on financial services and oversight matters.
Jen earned her bachelor’s degree from New York University and her J.D. from the University of Virginia.
