Arcadi Jackson, LLP.

Name of Principals: Ann Marie Arcadi and Greg Jackson
Number of lawyers: 6
Offices: Dallas, TX

Firm Overview:
Arcadi Jackson (A+J) is an exclusive law firm with a refreshing approach to the client-lawyer relationship.Ann Marie and Greg, previously partners together at two of the largest global law firms, wanted to create a firm where the philosophy is simple – maintain a focused commitment to clients’ business objectives when facing legal risks, provide invaluable legal advice, and create long-lasting relationships of trust and collaboration with clients.A+J lawyers are trial-tested, business savvy, with big firm experience, yet nimble and innovative.A+J lawyers are trusted advisors in the boardroom, skilled negotiators on the clients’ side of the table, and relentless advocates in the courtroom.At Arcadi Jackson, clients receive the firm’s absolute attention, passion, and personal commitment to get them their “win.”

A+J clients operate in many industries, including oil and gas, renewable energy, retail, financial services, technology, manufacturing, outsourcing, healthcare, commercial airlines, banking and aerospace.The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, middle market companies, private equity firms, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.

Main Areas of Practice: 

Litigation (Dispute Resolution):
A+J lawyers are real trial lawyers with experience trying and winning complex commercial and labor & employment disputes before judges, juries and arbitrators.Arcadi Jackson lawyers are tenacious advocates for clients, and respected by their peers as strategic, skilled and tough – never to be underestimated.

Representative Commercial Disputes 

• Multibillion-dollar solar panel manufacturer – defense of claims involving an EPC contract for a $300 million solar facility
• Fortune 500 energy services company – defense of a multimillion-dollar civil RICO claim
• Fortune 500 major airline – pursuit of multimillion-dollar contract claim involving MRO matters
• Fortune 500 construction company –pursuit of breach of contract and fraud claims involving a $100 million contract to complete a power plant
• CMBS lender – defense of fraud and contract claims involving a loan that failed to close
• NBA sports agent & agency – defense of an NBA player’s $58M lawsuit for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty & negligence
• E&P company – pursuit of tortious interference claims involving a $300 million transaction that failed to close
• Multibillion-dollar global pharmaceutical company – defense of a $20 million earn out claim
• Energy services company –defense of a $14 million merger dispute with preferred shareholders
• Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company – representation in a False Claims Act case
• E&P company – representation in contested proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas and related litigation before the bankruptcy court involving gathering agreement
• Fortune 500 energy services company – defense of multimillion-dollar indemnity claims concerning two Superfund sites
• E&P company – defense of claims by working interest owners to remove operator
• Operator and international private equity firm – representation in a multimillion-dollar dispute involving a jack-up rig
• Working interest owners – representation in a multimillion-dollar dispute involving surface use and waiver agreements
• Multibillion-dollar company – defense of 14 multi-plaintiff lawsuits over the calculation of royalties
• Major real estate developer – representation in multimillion-dollar partnership dispute involving large commercial development

Representative Employment-Related Disputes  

• National home health company & CEO – defense of claims for breach of confidentiality, tortious interference, & unfair competition, including opposing requests for injunctive relief
• Largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer – defense of claims for breach of contract in $40M+ lawsuit filed by former CEO; obtained significant award for abusive e-discovery tactics by plaintiff
• Cybersecurity and systems management company – pursuit of multiple lawsuits involving claims for breach of non-competition agreements and theft of trade secrets against former employees, including pursuit of injunctive relief and defense of same
• International insurance group & key employees – defense of multiple pre-suit deposition petitions multiple subsequent lawsuits involving claims for breach of non-competition agreements, breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets, & conspiracy
• Worldwide 3PL provider – pursuit of multiple lawsuits involving claims for breach of non-competition agreements and theft of trade secrets against former employees, including pursuit of injunctive relief
• Multi-state auto parts provider – defense of FLSA claims asserted in a collective action
• Fortune 500 commercial real estate services and investment firm – defense of allegations of race discrimination and retaliation
• Global provider of risk-management services and its corporate executives – defense of claims of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress

Investigations:
A+J helps its clients navigate their most sensitive workplace investigations relating to complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.The firm also guides and counsels its clients in high-stakes internal investigations relating to other important corporate compliance issues.

Representative Investigation Matters  

• Leading global investment bank – advised & assisted client in preparing for and responding to investigative inquiries from the U.S. Department of Labor
• Multinational IT company – conducted an internal investigation in connection with allegations of False Claims Act violations
• Private non-profit foundation – conducted internal investigation of external complaints against the board of directors involving conflicts of interest and failure to comply with foundation rules and regulations
• Operator of worldwide shipping logistics platform – conducted internal investigation regarding allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment & retaliation made against C-level executive

Risk Mitigation:
A+J regularly provides its clients with expertise-backed, practical business advice and strategy to mitigate future legal risk, including: providing in-person, interactive legal compliance and workplace training for key executives, managers, and individual contributors (e.g., sexual harassment, discrimination, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, performance management and other areas of legal compliance); conducting workplace assessments; preparing company handbooks, policies & procedures; preparing offer letters, executive & other employment agreements, separation & severance agreements; providing day-to-day advice & guidance regarding employment compliance issues under federal, state, and local laws; providing ongoing counseling regarding employee discipline,disability accommodations, leaves of absence, reductions-in- force & terminations; providing in-depth evaluation and analysis of litigation and employment risks in connection with corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Representative Risk Mitigation Matters  

• Multinational energy management company – assisted with labor and employment due diligence in connection with a large-scale acquisition, including the drafting of key employment agreements and PSA provisions
• Multinational consumer electronics company – assisted with reductions-in-force, including the preparation of all separation agreements and disparate impact analyses
• National home health company – assisted new entity with establishing employment policies and procedures, drafting employment agreements, and other related HR and new hire documents
• High level executives and C-suite employees – provided employment law advice and counseling, and prepared complex executive employment agreements, equity agreements, and separation agreements
• Multi-office law firm – conducted overall workplace assessment and advised client on best practices and improved policies and procedures to address employee improper behavior and morale issues
• Large-scale food manufacturing company – conducted live training sessions for managers, focusing on discrimination, sexual harassment, and best performance management practices