Jason G. Winchester
Partner

Contact

(T) +1.312.269.4373
(F) +1.312.782.8585

Education

  • University of Illinois (J.D. summa cum laude 1996; Order of the Coif; Notes and Comments Editor, Law Review; Rickert Awards for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Legal Publication; B.A. 1993)

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Michigan, and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Sixth, Seventh, Federal, and District of Columbia Circuits

Jason Winchester is a trial lawyer who has represented clients in a broad range of complex matters — including cases involving intellectual property, class actions, securities, and constitutional challenges. In addition to trying cases to successful verdict in federal and state courts, Jason has protected clients' interests in numerous appeals.

Recently, Jason and a Jones Day team represented Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. in its successful defense of a $40 billion hostile tender offer from mining giant BHP Billiton. Facing tight deadlines, Jones Day filed a complaint for securities law violations and conducted expedited discovery around the world, culminating in an evidentiary hearing before a federal court in Illinois. In the field of intellectual property litigation, Jason has been counsel for innovator pharmaceutical companies in more than 20 patent infringement actions brought under the Hatch Waxman Act, involving significant products such as Depakote, Revlimid, Focalin, Ritalin, Nimbex, and Prezista. Jason also has substantial experience defending companies in qui tam actions arising under the False Claims Act and the false patent marking statute. In addition to preparing such matters for trial, he has handled the complex negotiation and implementation of global settlements. Outside the courtroom, Jason advises clients about matters involving regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Pharmacopoeia.

Jason serves on the Firm's Recruiting Committee and as the Chicago Trial Practice associate coordinator. Outside the office, he and his family work to advance research and awareness of childhood stroke and cerebral palsy.


Jason Winchester