JAME Consulting, LLC provides comprehensive HR and data privacy compliance solutions for all stages of the employee lifecycle.
Jason Barrett, JD – Principal and Founder of JAME Consulting, LLC
Jason Barrett is the founder and principal consultant of JAME Consulting, LLC. Over the course of his career, Jason has worked as in-house labor and employment counsel, HR Director and employee relations advisor across multiple industries. He is passionate about advising and counseling companies on how to best invest in their most precious asset – employees.
Prior to founding JAME Consulting, Jason worked as in-house legal counsel and Senior Director for McDermott International Ltd. with responsibility for managing all global HR and employment law matters, the legal administration team, data privacy compliance and intellectual property.
Jason’s diverse experience has allowed him to develop comprehensive knowledge and effective communication and listening skills that make him a valued and trusted partner with his clients.
He also serves as a Board member to several non-profit organizations and is involved in his local church. Jason enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, exercising and watching college sports and movies.
Our Testimonials
VP Human Resources Operations
McDermott International
November 22, 2022
Jason is a strategic advisor on many topics; employment law, total rewards, data privacy, recruiting, mergers and acquisitions, etc. Having worked with him for more than 10 years I can attest that he is a great attorney, communicator, collaborator, and business partner. We worked closely on global HR initiatives, and he was very resourceful in finding ways to manage expectations while remaining compliant. He was always a trusted advisor, and I knew that I could count on him. I am happy to recommend Jason!
Head of School
The Tenney School
November 10, 2022
I have found JAME consulting to be thorough, honest, and very responsive. I would highly recommend JAME Consulting to any business looking for help with employment questions. As a small business, it’s easy to find yourself with questions or issues you have not encountered before. It’s great to have someone on your team like JAME to give confidence you have considered all factors when making employment policies and decisions.
Senior Manager Global Compensation McDermott International
November 28, 2022
I've had the privilege of working with Jason for many years on a vast number of HR and Legal items, ranging from data privacy, FLSA items, employee appeals, and Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution matters. His thoughtfulness and solutions to challenging and complex people issues have always been well received. Bringing a unique skillset of an HR and Legal background, Jason has been a trusted business partner and someone I've relied on immensely over the years. Jason is one of the most well-respected individuals I know, both inside and outside of work. His integrity is beyond reproach, and it's a pleasure to work with him.
Global Compensation & Benefits Manager
bij DORC Dutch Opthalmic Research Center
November 3, 2022
Jason is a fantastic business partner who is great at resolving complex HR and Data Privacy related matters in a SMART way. Jason and I worked closely on several strategic HR initiatives during the merger and integration phase of our companies, with main focus on GDPR Compliancy within our new global organization. By experience I know Jason as a trusted, focused and pragmatic leader with excellent knowledge in Data Privacy, HR, (Global) Labor Law and Pension. It is aways a true pleasure working with Jason.
Chief Financial Officer
McDermott International, Ltd.
Jason is a true business partner in every sense. His calm approach to solving complex problems - coupled with his deep expertise in many areas of HR and legal administration - enabled me and my team to work through a number of difficult decisions throughout our time working together. Jason is a true business partner in every sense. His calm approach to solving complex problems - coupled with his deep expertise in many areas of HR and legal administration - enabled me and my team to work through a number of difficult decisions throughout our time working together.
Vice President, Corporate Legal & Securities
McDermott International, Ltd.
I had the privilege of working with Jason during his tenure at McDermott. He is an ultimate professional, has outstanding character, and is generally a great person and attorney. His expertise in HR and employment matters throughout the full employee life cycle was exhibited on a day to day basis. He is able to succinctly summarize complicated legal advice and apply that advice with a very business-focused mindset. Jason also completely revamped McDermott's Data Privacy framework to comply with the ever changing regulatory frameworks applicable to a global organization. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship with Jason's new venture, JAME Consulting, LLC, and would highly recommend Jason to anyone seeking legal assistance on HR/Employment, Data Privacy and Intellectual Property matters.
Vice President Legal
McDermott International
December 29, 2022
Jason and I have worked closely together for the past 4 years. Whenever I needed advice on Labor and Employment, Data Privacy or Intellectual Property law matters, Jason was the first person I would call. His knowledge and expertise is unparalleled and he provides practical and proactive advice to his clients and his colleagues. Jason is a clear communicator and builds strong relationships, genuinely caring about the wellbeing of those he works with. It has been a great pleasure working with Jason and I highly recommend him and his firm, JAME Consulting, LLC, to anyone seeking legal assistance.
Senior Director Human Resources
Data Governance & Digital Process
McDermott International
Jason and I worked together for more than 10 years at McDermott. Jason is the best "legal support" I have ever worked with; he is very competent, committed and knowledgeable in areas like HR strategy, merger and acquisitions, data privacy, legal compliance, global labor law, and HR legal advice for processes/procedure. In addition to that, Jason is good at finding creative/legal ways to resolve complex HR issues. Jason is a fantastic professional and a pleasure to work with.
Executive Director
Fellowship in Discipleship (FinD)
November 15, 2022
In 2019, FinD (Fellowship in Discipleship - www.FinDdiscipleship.org) was seeking to expand its Board of Directors. FinD is a ministry created to help men discover fellowship with other like-spirited Christian believers who want to lock arms in pursuit of transformation from being a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Our board really wanted an active, tenured member of FinD to fill this role. If the candidate had prior board leadership experience, that would be a bonus. One of the very first men that came to mind and heart was Jason Barrett.
Jason is a member of the BOSS (Brothers of Scripture Study) small group in FinD which has been meeting weekly since October 2014. He embodies the character, work ethic, passion, experience and vision that we wanted on our board. At the time, he was also serving on the board of another ministry (Home Encouragement) that was “friends” with ours. FinD needed legal and HR guidance as we were refining our by-laws and seeking to hire a full time contract administrator. Jason’s seasoned career experience in both those fields, was a huge bonus. We needed someone that personally and corporately wanted to pursue a life dedicated to serving the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jason is exactly that man in his faith and by practice. The fruit of that pursuit is very present in his walk.
So, in January 2020, Jason was invited to join FinD’s board and he has been with us ever since. He has been steadfast with his support, guidance and service to our organization.
On top of all of that, Jason is a joy to work with. His joy is present all the time even when we have to roll up our sleeves and drill into challenging situations. He’s a friend and confidant that can be trusted with the most vulnerable of sensitive information, and he’s there as a generous friend and listening ear whenever the need arises.
President – Texas Hill Country Mustang Club
February 7, 2023
I have wanted to start a Mustang (Ford) Club of America – a chartered regional club – since I got out of college. Twenty-five years later that dream is a reality in large part due to Jason’s company providing us legal assistance on our formation and bylaws. We will be a 501c7 club focused on social and philanthropic activities, and Jason’s work will have a ripple effect for many great causes. Thank you Jason and JAME Consulting!