José Martin Jara

José Martin Jara is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Counsel at Fox Rothschild LLP since July 2021, specializing in ERISA and Employment Law litigation and counseling. Alongside legal practice, José has held significant leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including serving as Vice President of the Board at Rising Ground, which impacts over 25,000 individuals through diverse programs, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Center for Family Support Inc., supporting those with developmental disabilities. Prior experience includes positions as Complex Claims Director at AIG, focusing on complex claims resolution, and as an Investigator/Pension Law Specialist at the U.S. Department of Labor, where José conducted investigations and analyzed exemptions under ERISA. José holds an LLM in Employee Benefits Law from Georgetown University Law Center and a JD from Cardozo School of Law, complemented by a BS in Business Administration and Management from Manhattan College.