Jackson represents boards and special committees in shareholder derivative actions, including fiduciary duty claims brought against directors and officers in the wake of a contested merger. He has particular experience defending clients against allegations that a sale process was mismanaged, and regularly advises special committees navigating conflicted transactions before litigation even arises. Before focusing on shareholder litigation, Jackson spent nine years on the M&A side, which he credits with giving him a practical sense of where deal processes tend to break down. He has appeared before state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions and has a track record of resolving disputes efficiently through early motion practice when the facts support it. Jackson is a graduate of the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and remains closely involved with its alumni network. Colleagues note his ability to manage several contested matters simultaneously without losing sight of case-specific detail, a skill he attributes to his years running parallel deal timelines earlier in his career.
