Jones Day is a key port of call for marquee corporations, universities, and healthcare and life sciences organizations facing large-scale commercial disputes. The team is steered by Washington DC’s John Majoras, who exhibits proficiency across antitrust, consumer class actions, copyright, tax, and contractual matters, alongside Stephen Geise in San Diego, a leading trial lawyer with a strong track record in product liability. In New York, Leon DeJulius and Jim Jones are noted for their capabilities in commercial, regulatory, and environmental disputes across trial, appellate, and arbitration forums. Chicago’s Tina Tabacchi is particularly impressive in multidistrict and class action litigation in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors, while in Dallas, Matthew Kairis tries class actions involving financial regulation, False Claims Act issues, and consumer fraud. In San Francisco, David Kiernan maintains a busy disputes docket pertaining to antitrust, joint venture, and bankruptcy matters.
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- 'Jones Day truly fits the bill when we are facing "bet the company" litigation. There is no one else I trust more in helping handle the most high-profile, sensitive matters we face.'
- 'All are outstanding, and I know that I am in particularly good hands with Lee DeJulius and Matt Kairis as Partners-in-Charge of their offices. If they are not helping me directly, they are putting me in contact with the right Jones Day lawyer who can assist. Lee, Aaron, Matt, Andy, and Jim are brilliant. Katie is an exceptionally hard worker with a great attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
- Daikin America and Daikin Industries
- Global Medical Response Inc.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
- Medtronic, Inc.
- Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
- Procter & Gamble Company
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
- Sherwin-Williams Company
- Walmart Stores, Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
John Majoras; Stephen Geise
Other key lawyers
Leon DeJulius; Jim Jones; Tina Tabacchi; Matthew Kairis; David Kiernan