Jonathan (Jon) Buck

Jon Buck, a partner in the firm's Chicago office, focuses his practice in the areas of investigations and white collar defense, unfair competition litigation, product liability litigation and other complex commercial litigation. Jon plays an integral role in the representation of individuals and companies with investigations and related civil and criminal litigation, including in cases involving insider trading, SEC inquiries, financial fraud and trade secret theft. He has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies and other private entities in a variety of intellectual property and unfair competition disputes, including injunctive proceedings and cases related to misappropriation of trade secrets, Lanham Act claims, trademark and trade dress infringement, licensing violations, and tortious interference claims. He also defends manufacturers in a wide variety of product liability actions in the aviation, automotive and food products industries. Jon has successfully won judgments for his clients in both jury and bench trials as well as international and domestic arbitrations.

Jon's experience coordinating and managing complex litigation, including e-discovery issues, multi-party litigation strategy, and expert reports and testimony, has been integral to helping his corporate and individual clients reach favorable resolutions of their disputes. In addition, he regularly counsels clients on issues involving government investigations, intellectual property issues, franchise relationships, product warnings, and risk management. Jon is recognized as an Illinois Rising Star as published by Super Lawyers.

Representative Matters

• Secured dismissal of SEC insider trading claim in SEC v. Garcia et al on summary Judgment where the SEC alleged defendant traded on inside information ahead of an announced corporate takeover. Judge ordered release of frozen assets and lifted injunction previously obtained by the SEC.
• Served as lead counsel to Examiner in Chapter 11 bankruptcy appointed to investigate and report on alleged financial fraud.
• Represented CFO of public company in SEC investigation into internal controls, revenue recognition, and software capitalization issues.
• Defended officers and directors of public companies in shareholder derivative actions arising out of alleged misrepresentations to shareholders and failure of internal controls.
• Served as counsel to multiple Audit Committees in connection with investigations into alleged reporting issues.
• Represented Bankruptcy Trustee in connection with investigation into $100 million investment fraud.
• Defended officers and directors of public companies in shareholder derivative actions arising out of alleged misrepresentations to shareholders.
• Represented and counseled individuals and corporations in criminal matters involving allegations of mail/wire fraud and potential violations of various state and federal regulations.

• Secured summary judgment on behalf of general aviation parts manufacture in multiple wrongful death claims arising out of crash of aircraft, and obtained favorable ruling affirming judgment on appeal to Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
• Successfully obtained forum non convenience dismissal of all U.S. litigation on behalf of aircraft manufacturer in multidistrict litigation arising out of the crash of Helios Airways Flight NCY522 near Athens, Greece.
• Obtained defense verdict for franchisor in jury trial on franchisee's claims of racial discrimination.
• Represented City of Chicago in personal injury litigation arising out of high-rise fire in Chicago Loop.
• Obtained multi-million dollar arbitration award for Real Estate Developer in international arbitration.
• Represented financial services firm in case involving misappropriation of trade secrets.
• Represented plaintiff in unfair competition claim relating to Coca Cola's advertising of PowerAde Option against PepsiCo's Gatorade brand. After filing the complaint and motion for preliminary injunction, Coca-Cola withdrew the offending TV spots and the case settled.

Professional Recognition

• Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service, from the Judges of the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, 2010
• Listed as an Illinois Rising Star as published by Law & Politics, 2009 - 2012

Related Employment

• Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Summer Associate, 2001
• Miller Nash, LLP, Portland, OR, Summer Associate, 2000