JDM Public Strategies, LLC was founded by John McMickle who currently serves as President of the firm. From 1995-2001, John McMickle was a Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee. After leaving the Hill, John McMickle served for several years as a partner in the government affairs department of a major international law firm. Mr. McMickle received a B.A. from the University of Tennessee in 1989 and a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 1994.

John McMickle’s publication credits include:

• Co-author of the Bankruptcy Code Manual, a legal guide to bankruptcy law published by Thomson Publishing (2004-2010).
• Author, “Trade-In Value and Auto Loans After Bankruptcy Reform,” The Bankruptcy Strategist, November/December 2009 (Part I, Part II)
• Author, “Living Expenses in Chapter 13: A Fresh Look at the Legislative History of Bankruptcy Reform,” American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, February 2008.
• John McMickle is a frequent panelist on bankruptcy policy issues.