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Jackson Yates

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Associate

T 212.489.8230 New York
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Jackson Yates is a senior associate in the firm's financial services group, concentrating on litigation and investigation matters involving white-collar, antitrust, securities, and regulatory issues. He maintains daily contact with clients in the banking and financial services sector, including large institutions and tech companies, ensuring tailored and effective legal strategies for each client. Jackson has led numerous trials and appellate hearings and drafted successful dispositive motions, civil complaints, and appellate filings. His experience includes taking and defending depositions and engaging with opposing counsel, including government lawyers. Jackson also has managed complex commercial litigation.

In addition to his client-focused work, Jackson has played a key role in lawyer recruitment, and his commitment to pro bono work has earned him recognition, including Her Justice's Commitment to Justice Award for outstanding immigration advocacy in New York City.

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Admitted to Practice

  • New York, 2018

Education

  • J.D., New York University School of Law, 2017
    • Executive Editor, NYU Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law
    • Co-chair, Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law Society
  • B.A., Romance Languages, New York University, 2013, summa cum laude
    • Study Abroad, Spain, 2011

Languages

  • Spanish, French

Professional Recognition

    • Commitment to Justice Award for outstanding pro bono immigration work, Her Justice, 2021

Background

    • Senior Associate, Paul, Weiss, New York, 2022-2025
    • Associate, Winston & Strawn LLP, New York, 2017-2022
    • Research & Drafting Consultant, Paralegal, and Intern – Jaroslawicz & Jaros PLLC, New York, 2012-2015
    • Summer Law Institute Coordinator, Legal Outreach, Queens, N.Y., 2015
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