JohnHeron IV (Jack)

Associate

Atlanta + 1.404.581.8930

Jack Heron represents clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the country. His practice includes securities litigation, shareholder disputes, corporate governance matters, and internal investigations involving allegations of fraud. Jack has experience assisting clients with securities fraud class actions, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class actions, shareholder derivative cases, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inquiries, and internal investigations related to shareholder demands. He assists clients with all stages of the litigation process from initial factual investigation through appeal.

Jack is also active in the community and is committed to pro bono support of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation where he serves on the Leadership Council. He is also a member of the Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court.

Prior to joining Jones Day, Jack was a trial defense lawyer in the United States Marine Corps. In that role, he litigated five jury trials to verdict. He also represented dozens of clients in plea negotiations, sentencing hearings, and administrative proceedings. He continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserves.

After leaving active duty, Jack clerked for a federal judge on the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Experience

  • Guardian Pharmacy Services completes $128.8 million IPO and pre-IPO corporate reorganizationJones Day represented Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc., a leading long-term care pharmacy services company, in connection with its $128.8 million initial public offering (“IPO”) and pre-IPO corporate reorganization.
  • Brookdale Senior Living directors and officers defend against shareholder derivative litigationJones Day is defending directors and officers of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. in shareholder derivative lawsuits alleging violations of oversight duties relating to the company's staffing practices and disclosures.
  • Deezer invests to create livestreaming powerhouse as Driift acquires DreamstageJones Day advised Deezer S.A. in its £4 million investment in the merger of Driift and Dreamstage, creating a livestreaming powerhouse.