Jason Lee is general counsel for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations. He strives to increase the public visibility and awareness of the association by developing political initiatives regarding fundraising and philanthropic issues. He represents the association in public policy and legislative matters before Congress, the Canadian Parliament, the U.S. and Canadian Administrations, state and provincial legislatures, and various regulatory and other pertinent agencies. In addition, he provides legal counsel to the association and assists with the enforcement of the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards.

Prior to joining AFP, Lee worked as a lobbyist for Alcalde & Fay where he assisted a wide range of corporate and municipal clients such as the City of Dallas, Texas, and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, with interests in areas ranging from environmental policy to transportation infrastructure to community development.

He also has held legislative positions with Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Lee advised the Senator on issues such as judicial nominees, immigration policies and Native American interests. He also served as one of the Senator's advisers for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. While assisting Congresswoman Jackson Lee, he served as her adviser for the House Science Committee. Lee holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Texas at Austin; a master's degree from Binghamton University; and a Juris Doctorate from The George Washington University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the States of Maryland and Virginia.