Jonathan is an associate in our Global Commercial Disputes Group. Prior to joining Reed Smith, Jonathan was a law clerk for Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Prior to his clerkship, he was a litigation associate at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Drafted opinions on a wide range of civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, including copyright, breach of contract, insurance, employment, maritime law, and other issues under the federal rules of civil and criminal procedure.
Worked on federal trade secrets litigation involving a quick-service restaurant conglomerate. Obtained dismissal of the complaint in the pleadings stage.
Participated in the defense of an energy company in a federal case for breach of contract arising from an expropriation by the Argentine government.
Drafted opinions on a wide range of civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, including copyright, breach of contract, insurance, employment, maritime law, and other issues under the federal rules of civil and criminal procedure.
Worked on federal trade secrets litigation involving a quick-service restaurant conglomerate. Obtained dismissal of the complaint in the pleadings stage.
Participated in the defense of an energy company in a federal case for breach of contract arising from an expropriation by the Argentine government.
Conducted factual development and prepared witnesses in FCPA investigation of oil-trading industry client.
Recognitions
- Murray Gordon Scholarship and Ward Medal: For Excellence in Political Science
- Stanley Feingold Award: Best Essay in American Politics
- The Skadden, Arps Honors Program in Legal Studies Scholarship
Credentials
Education
Education
- Harvard Law School, 2019, J.D.
- City College of New York, 2013, B.A., Political Science
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Florida
- New York