Jonathan B. Blakley enjoys a varied litigation practice, in both state and federal courts, with emphasis on healthcare law, general liability for higher educational institutions, product liability, employment law, and environmental & toxic tort matters. 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
- Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers (2021-2023)
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Healthcare Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024)