Pacific

Of Counsel

Jeff serves as Of Counsel to PEER, where he specializes in civil service, scientific integrity, and whistleblower protection issues. Jeff was PEER’s Executive Director from 1997 to 2019 and its Pacific Director from 2019 to 2025. Previously, he was the Policy Director and a staff attorney at the Government Accountability Project, representing whistleblowers from both the public and private sectors. Before coming to DC, Jeff worked in California state government for 17 years, mostly in the State Legislature as counsel to various committees where he drafted hundreds of laws on topics ranging from energy conservation to the rights of employed inventors. Jeff served stints as a deputy district attorney and an appellate court clerk. He is a graduate of the California Correctional Officers Academy.

BLOG | Trump’s Temporary Insanity

by Jeff Ruch | August 12, 2020
Trump's latest attempt to avoid the Senate’s confirmation process is Lanny Erdos of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement ...

National Park Cell Tower Violations Pile Up

by Susan Sargent | July 23, 2020
Lawsuit and Audit to Expose Shady Telecom Deals with National Parks ...

Park Service Slashes Sea Turtle Rescue Program

by Susan Sargent | July 16, 2020
Hatchling Releases, Stranding Response, and Research Cut at Padre Island ...

Plan for National Cormorant Slaughter Nears Takeoff 

by Susan Sargent | July 15, 2020
Permits Would Quintuple Double-Crested Cormorant Kills to 123,000 Yearly ...

Cal/OSHA Inspectors AWOL During Pandemic

by Susan Sargent | July 2, 2020
Growing Backlog of Workplace Complaints; Vacancies Remain Unfilled ...

BLOG | Trump’s Dangerous Salute to Toadyism at Mt. Rushmore

by Jeff Ruch | June 29, 2020
Trump plans to stage a dangerous distraction disguised as fireworks at Mt. Rushmore, risking both wildfires and potentially, public health from the crowds ...
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