Jason Foster

Jason has a deep love of the arts, and he has been active in the creative and performing arts for nearly thirty years. He performed with multiple winterguards and drum corps from around the country, and studied acting, dance, vocal performance, and flute performance, all in conservatory settings. He also studied art philosophy, art theory, and cultural theory as related to art and performance, all in rigorous academic settings. His experience as a professional artist includes serving as choreographer, designer, consultant, and technician to multiple drum corps and marching bands from around the Midwest. He loves attending concerts and live music shows, as well as theater and dance performances of all sorts.

Jason's passion for creative expression has helped him relate to and foster meaningful relationships with artists of all levels and of varying backgrounds. Jason's curious and open-hearted nature helps him to ask thoughtful questions that encourage artistic growth and exploration. He's worked hard to nurture his own aura of gentle enthusiasm, and he is always excited to explore the many contexts in which artistic expression flourishes.

Jason's scholarly work historically focused on behavior science, tax policy, international and comparative law and taxation, and political philosophy. His current academic interests include the philosophy of art and art criticism (especially regarding cinema and screen cultures), tax and social policy, political sociology and messaging, fiscal and monetary policy, and social entrepreneurship.

Jason counsels his firm's attorneys on sensitive professional responsibility and liability issues, including the application and interpretation of relevant rules of professional conduct. He identifies ethical conflicts, develops appropriate solutions in collaboration with firm partners and other stakeholders, and facilitates resolution of issues regarding new client and matter intake, as well as new attorney and staff hiring. He also advises firm attorneys on professional practice issues and firm policies, and he works closely with the firm's general counsel and director of loss prevention in connection with risk management issues.

Jason is an avid news-radio listener and enjoys learning about coffee, tea, beer, whisky, wine, and cheese. He tries--with varying success, given his schedule--to read at least one non-academic book each month and watch at least one independently-produced documentary each week.