Jonathan Whalen

Jonathan Whalen is a partner in Gibson Dunn's Dallas office and a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice Groups. Jonathan advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. His practice emphasizes high-profile M&A transactions, strategic investments, and transactional risk management, including the use of representation and warranty insurance.

Jonathan has extensive experience managing complex domestic and cross-border transactions across a variety of industries, including consumer goods, manufacturing, financial services, and energy. His clients value his ability to navigate challenging deal dynamics and craft innovative solutions that drive successful outcomes.

JD, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, Southern Methodist University, 2009; MBA, Louisiana Tech University, 2002; Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, Louisiana Tech University, 2001.