Jonathan S. Feld

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When government regulators or outside attorneys investigate Jonathan Feld's clients, he uses his judgment and perspective that come from deep, diverse experience to protect their interests and achieve favorable resolutions. Whether responding to investigations or enforcement actions or developing comprehensive compliance programs, Jonathan delivers the seasoned counsel needed by companies in highly regulated industries.     

Leader of the firm's government investigation and corporate compliance practice, Jonathan has spent decades immersed in interactions between the government and the private sector. His practice focuses on representing companies in complex civil and criminal matters, including healthcare, financial, antitrust, government contracting, and antibribery investigations and enforcement proceedings.

In False Claims Act litigation, class actions, arbitrations, and commercial litigation, Jonathan defends clients' interests in a wide range of industries, including health care, manufacturing, and consumer finance. He also advises corporations, boards of directors, and board committees regarding internal investigations, corporate compliance programs, and corporate governance issues, including FCPA issues and data privacy.

Jonathan's multiple investigatory and enforcement work at the federal and state levels, including serving as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice and as an Assistant United States Attorney, have given him a wealth of strategic insights into how best to prepare for and respond to government actions.

His credibility, candor, and full understanding of the legal and business landscape in which such matters arise allow him to work with government attorneys and regulators to resolve volatile situations.

I understand and appreciate the concern that follows when a client learns the government is reviewing their conduct. My job is to prepare them for what to expect and chart that addresses the issues.
    • Boston University School of Law, J.D., Law Review
    • Harvard University, M.C.R.P.
    • Reed College, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa
  • Bar Admissions

    • Illinois
    • Michigan
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2024

    • Named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the area of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense Law: White Collar Defense, and Federal Regulatory Law by Leading Lawyers Network, 2013-2019. Law Bulletin Publishing Company
    • Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers® for White Collar Crimes and Business Litigation, 2011-Present

    • Recipient of an AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
    • Recognized in Law & Politics as an Illinois Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation, 2005-2010
    • Board of Editors, Business Crimes Bulletin
    • Lawson House Board of Directors, 1999 - 2015
    • Single Room Housing Assistance Corporation (SRHAC), Advisory Board, 2016-present
      • Associate Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
      • Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
      • Assistant Special Counsel to the State of Rhode Island Select Commission investigating the collapse of its multibillion-dollar privately insured financial institution system
      • Associate Independent Counsel for the investigation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the direction of the Hon. Arlin Adams

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