Overview
Jack Leon counsels clients in litigation and dispute resolution. Jack is well-versed in legal research and drafting court documents and legal memoranda. He manages discovery production and review, and deposes fact and expert witnesses.
Jack’s experience includes:
- Uncovering instances of image manipulation in a plaintiff’s expert’s academic materials, and helping prepare experts’ reports and deposition and trial testimony, which led to a voluntary dismissal of the plaintiff’s key expert witness.
- Drafting the opening statement, closing argument and plaintiff’s cross-examination, and communicating directly with in-house counsel on strategy and status updates as part of the trial team in a toxic tort litigation.
- Managing discovery production and review, and drafting motions opposing consolidation, motions to compel discovery and a motion to strike portions of an opposing expert’s reports.
- Drafting motions for interlocutory appeal and reconsideration, motions in limine, a cross-examination outline, and a memorandum on viability of claims as part of a misappropriation of trade secrets trial team, leading to a $100 million verdict for the client.
- Drafting motions to dismiss and to reply, and a settlement agreement regarding breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment claims stemming from a merger agreement.
- Deposing fact and expert defense witnesses, drafting a motion for summary judgment, and managing discovery requests and production in connection with a § 1983 prisoner’s rights case.
Personal Interests
Outside the office, Jack enjoys playing the piano, running, and avidly rooting for all Minnesota sports teams.
Related Legal Services
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Education
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
J.D. cum laude, Northwestern University Law Review (associate editor) (2019)
University of Minnesota
B.A. in Philosophy, with distinction (2016)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
Journey Clinic Entertainment Fund — Co-founder, 2015-present; funding books, games and entertainment for children undergoing treatments at University of Minnesota’s Journey Children’s Clinic.
Honors
- Great North Innocence Project — Pro Bono Champions of the Year, 2023
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.