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Jones Day

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Jones Day

Rankings

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Healthcare - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Jones Day has a strong healthcare group that draws on its international network to offer local and national clients advice on cross-border transactions and high-stakes litigation. The team's broad regulatory experience includes advising on internal and external investigations arising from allegations of fraud and abuse violations. The firm's clients include providers, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, among other sector participants. Jones Day is also noted as active on healthcare private equity transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day represented Walmart Stores in all facets of opioid litigation nationwide.

Strengths

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  • Their lawyers are super smart and very savvy about the market.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Their attorneys are extremely responsive. They are great to work with and have been doing this area exclusively for years so they provide practical guidance.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gerald M Griffith
    Band 1Gerald M Griffith

    Gerald M Griffith

    Gerald Griffith is a preeminent healthcare practitioner with considerable experience advising clients such as major health systems. His handling of complex transactions is complemented by significant expertise in tax controversies, including IRS audits.
    • Gerald is terrific and he is very savvy about the healthcare market.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Gerald is aware of what is going on in the industry and he delivers advice in a practical way.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 2Heather O'Shea
    Band 2Heather O'Shea

    Heather O'Shea

    Heather O'Shea's practice focuses on complex regulatory mandates, including fraud and abuse litigation and compliance. She regularly represents healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers and life sciences companies.
    • I would never hesitate to hire or recommend Heather.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Heather has decades of experience in false claims matters.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

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