Jamie Yood focuses his practice on government enforcement matters, complex litigation and internal investigations. He has experience providing strategic counsel to companies and individuals facing multifaceted challenges spanning law, business and public relations.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Yood was a law clerk for the Honorable Katherine B. Forrest of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. He also served as law clerk in the Criminal Division of the US Attorney's Office in San Francisco, California. He previously worked at the firm as a summer associate.

Before pursuing his law degree, Mr. Yood spent several years at Google, where he managed global communications for high-stakes corporate issues and steered the company’s public affairs strategy for its philanthropic and clean energy initiatives.

Recognition

Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his commercial litigation practice in 2023

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Credentials

  • Education

    • JD, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2014

    • BA, History, Yale University, 2007

  • Admissions

    • District of Columbia

    • California

  • Clerkships

    • The Hon. Katherine B. Forrest, US District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2014 - 2015

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