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Jay
T.
Jorgensen
Partner
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JAY T. JORGENSEN is a partner and litigator in the Washington, D.C., office of Sidley Austin LLP. His practice involves representing individuals and corporations in all phases of complex criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Jorgensen has represented pharmaceutical and food production companies in criminal and qui tam cases at every stage of development, from undercover and internal investigations to grand jury proceedings to trial. Mr. Jorgensen’s practice has also included civil and criminal appeals for individuals and businesses before numerous federal circuit courts and the United States Supreme Court.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Jorgensen served as a law clerk to William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and then-Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., at the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Representative Engagements
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State of Oklahoma, et al. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., et al. — Represented food company in pre-trial and trial proceedings alleging significant environmental damages. Obtained complete dismissal of damage claims exceeding $1.6 billion. Successfully defended trial-court victories in two separate arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
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In separate matters, represented four major pharmaceutical manufacturers in federal and state government investigations regarding allegations of improper sales and marketing practices. The favorable results in these matters included closure of the federal investigation without any action, negotiated settlements, and a Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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United States v. Howard Industries, Inc. — Represented company and senior management in criminal investigation associated with the U.S. government's largest single-site immigration raid.
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Greenlaw v. United States — At invitation of the United States Supreme Court, defended the judgement of a Court of Appeals before the Supreme Court on issues of federal sentencing and appellate law.
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Pickett v. IBP — Represented company in jury trial involving claims of anti-competitive conduct by defendant meat processor in connection with the purchasing of fed cattle. Judgment as a matter of law entered for defendant IBP. Also member of appellate team that secured favorable rulings at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court.
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Represented two major pharmaceutical manufacturers in grand jury proceedings.
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Utah v. Evans — Represented state and its leaders in trial court and appellate litigation over the 2000 census.
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Securities Industry Association v. Utah — Successfully represented association in trial court proceedings challenging the constitutionality of a state law. Represented the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association in related negotiations with other state governments.
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Weinstock v. Asian Development Bank — Successfully represented international development institution in civil litigation in the trial and appellate courts.
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United States v. Tyson Foods, Inc. — Member of trial team representing company in jury trial on 36 count Indictment charging conspiracy to violate federal immigration laws and seeking criminal forfeiture of over $100 million. Acquittal on all counts.
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U.S. v. Glendale Federal Bank — Member of appellate team that successfully represented bank in various appeals defending $381 million damage award.
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Madison v. Commonwealth of Virginia — Successfully represented individual in trial court proceedings regarding the constitutionality of a federal statute.
Selected Representations
Selected Press
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“Justices Turn to Ex-Clerks for Unusual Role,” Legal Times, May 15, 2008.
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“A Deal for the Public: If You Win, You Lose,” New York Times, July 10, 2007.