Paul Stancil joins Jones Day's Business & Tort Litigation Practice in Dallas

Paul Stancil has joined Jones Day as of counsel in its Business & Tort Litigation Practice. He is based in the Firm's Dallas Office. 

Mr. Stancil is an experienced litigator and legal scholar who focuses on complex civil litigation, with particular depth in antitrust, trade secret, and general commercial disputes. He has served as trial counsel in numerous matters in U.S. federal courts and Texas state courts, including a notable role as co-lead counsel in successful antitrust litigation in the hospitality industry. Mr. Stancil brings a distinctive combination of courtroom experience and academic credentials, having served as a tenured professor of law for more than 15 years, where he has taught courses in antitrust law, civil procedure, evidence, and federal courts.

"Paul has significant trial experience in complex commercial disputes and high-stakes antitrust litigation, adding to the deep strength in our practice," said John Majoras, who co-leads Jones Day's Business & Tort Litigation Practice. "His track record of success in the courtroom and scholarly knowledge of the law will be a valuable addition for our clients. I am delighted to welcome him to Jones Day."

At Jones Day, Mr. Stancil joins an acclaimed worldwide team of more than 400 experienced trial lawyers who serve clients in business and government disputes, torts and civil litigation, from pre-suit counseling through trial and appeal. He will collaborate with Jones Day litigators in Dallas and around the globe on complex commercial litigation and antitrust matters.

"Paul has practiced law for more than 25 years across Texas and elsewhere, and his proven ability to lead teams handling complex litigation for clients aligns well with the continued growth of our litigation practice in the state," said Matthew Kairis, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Dallas Office and Texas Region. "We are pleased that he has joined Jones Day and welcome him to our team."

Mr. Stancil earned his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Antitrust Law at the SMU Dedman School of Law.

"Jones Day has an extraordinary track record of success working on the most complex and high-stakes commercial disputes across Texas and around the world each year," said Mr. Stancil. "I am grateful for the opportunity to join a global firm with an elite Business & Tort Litigation Practice and a culture of true collaboration among its lawyers. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to deliver exceptional results for our clients."