Jay Williams

Partner

Jay Williams currently divides his practice between complex civil litigation and the representation of clients in white collar and other criminal defense matters.

His litigation practice is nationwide in scope, involving appearances before state and federal courts across the country, including: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and California.

Mr. Williams' experience includes all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

Civil Litigation
Mr. Williams concentrates his practice in:

• Insurance litigation, particularly class action defense
• Financial fraud and securities litigation
• Intellectual property matters, including trade secret and copyright litigation
• Contract and real estate disputes

He also has extensive experience representing numerous individual and business clients across the country in other types of civil litigation matters

Criminal Defense
Mr. Williams has experience both in criminal appellate representation as well as a variety of other white collar and other criminal defense matters.

In connection with his representation of clients either currently under investigation or who have been charged with, or accused of, criminal or other wrongdoing, Mr. Williams has had significant involvement working directly with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as various state and federal agencies and prosecuting authorities throughout the country.

Publications

"The Audit Committee As Sleuth: Conducting an Internal Investigation," Bank Accounting & Finance (February-March 2006)

Pro Bono Activities

Mr. Williams heads the firm's pro bono program related to appeals from the Office of the Illinois State Appellate Defender, which handles the appeals of indigent inmates who have been convicted of serious felonies, are incarcerated and whose cases are on direct appeal.

He also participates in the Howard Area Community Center Legal Clinic, which offers free legal services to low-income residents of Chicago.

Awards and Honors

Leading Lawyer — Commercial Litigation, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network

Education