Jonathan B. Blakley enjoys a varied litigation practice, in both state and federal courts, representing healthcare providers, higher education institutions, product manufacturers, and corporations in numerous industry sectors. He has experience in all phases of high-exposure and/or complex litigation: from initial evaluation, through trial/arbitration, and appeal.
- Recent Trends and Hot Button Issues in Healthcare Law, GRSM Legal Education Conference, New York and Hartford, May 2019
- Health Professionals Beware — Illinois Supreme Court Narrows Applicability of Good Samaritan Act, April 2014
Admissions
- Illinois
- Illinois Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Memberships
- GRSM African-American Affinity Group, Co-Chair
- National Association of College and University Attorneys
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- University Risk Management & Insurance Association
- The National Black Lawyers Top 100
- Defense Research Institute:
- Medical Liability and Healthcare Law Committee Member (former Chair of Publications)
- Young Lawyers Committee Member
- Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
- Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
Education
- J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2012
- B.A., Government, Dartmouth College, 2007
Honors
- Named to Lawyers of Color Hot List 2022
- CALI Awards (from the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction) for coursework in Genetics and the Law, Entertainment Law, and Electronic Discovery
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars distinction in Personal Injury – General: Defense, Employment Litigation: Defense, General Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Health Care (2021-2024)
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Healthcare Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024)