Shalini B. Goyal (Shali)

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Columbus + 1.614.281.3825

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Shali Goyal is a go-to litigator that handles significant commercial litigation and regulatory matters involving accounting and internal controls, antitrust, deceptive trade practices, and contract disputes. Before pursuing a career in law, Shali worked as an audit associate at PwC. Using her accounting and auditing skills, Shali has represented clients in the finance, energy, and construction industries.

Recently, Shali represented a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in a fraud and antitrust matter in all phases of litigation, including trial. She has also defended a large public utility and a financial institution in proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) and has experience with government and internal corporate investigations. She was part of a team that obtained summary judgment for the nation's largest vehicle glass repair company on Lanham Act false advertising claims. Shali also helped secure dismissals on behalf of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Marathon Petroleum Company, and Speedway in an antitrust lawsuit brought by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Shali maintains an active pro bono practice and is a member of a trial team working to obtain political asylum for individuals in the United States.

Shali serves as past president and is a board member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio. She is also a member of the Columbus Office's Hiring Committee.

Experience

  • Indivior resolves antitrust and fraud claimsJones Day resolved litigation filed by five insurance companies alleging that Indivior, Inc. had attempted to illegally monopolize the market for its prescription drug Suboxone.
  • FirstEnergy reaches agreement to resolve Department of Justice investigationJones Day represented FirstEnergy Corp., an Akron, Ohio-based public utility holding company, in connection with negotiating a Deferred Prosecution Agreement ("DPA") with the DOJ to resolve the DOJ's investigation into FirstEnergy.
  • FirstEnergy officers and directors defend against claims in securities class action and related opt-out casesJones Day defends certain current and former officers and directors of FirstEnergy Corp. in a securities class action and two related opt-out actions.
  • Marathon secures Daubert and summary judgment wins dismissing Kentucky AG's antitrust claimsJones Day secured dismissals on behalf of Marathon Petroleum Corporation ("Marathon Corp."), Marathon Petroleum Company, LP ("MPC LP"), and Speedway LLC ("Speedway," and collectively, "Marathon") in an antitrust suit brought by the Commonwealth of Kentucky seeking more than $173.6 million in damages related to the sale of reformulated gasoline ("RFG") in Louisville and Northern Kentucky (collectively, "NKY").
  • Infrastructure firm defends post-reorganization claimsJones Day is defending an international infrastructure company in Texas federal court against fiduciary duty and fraudulent transfer claims stemming from construction and bankruptcy disputes.
  • Yazaki successfully resolves automaker lawsuit alleging price-fixing and bid riggingJones Day represented Yazaki Corporation and Yazaki North America, Inc. in successfully resolving a civil antitrust lawsuit brought by an automaker following Jones Day's filing of motions for summary judgment and to exclude the plaintiff's sole expert witness.
  • Eaton sells hydraulics business to DanfossJones Day advised Eaton Corporation as antitrust counsel in the sale of its hydraulics business to Danfoss Power Solutions for US$3.3 billion.
  • Abercrombie & Fitch brings lawsuit seeking return of rent payments during COVID-19 pandemicJones Day represents Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in a lawsuit filed against its commercial landlord Simon Property Group and more than 60 of Simon's lessor affiliates, seeking the return of rent payments made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Construction contractor and technology solutions provider company successfully resolves arbitration claim related to large construction projectJones Day represented the subsidiary of a construction contractor and technology solutions provider company in a construction arbitration arising out of a large scale construction project in Tennessee.
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    Additional Speaking Engagements

    • December 5, 2024
      NIL: The Antitrust Playbook, Jones Day CLE Academy
    • October 24, 2024
      Eighteenth Annual Gala of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio
    • December 1, 2022
      Diverse Leaders in Law: Amplifying the Mental Health Conversation, ColumbusCEO

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