Michael Sawers

Partner | Former DOJ Prosecutor | Litigation, Antitrust, and Government Investigations

Role
Partner at Jones Day
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

Experience

  1. Partner

    Jones Day

    Sep 2025 — Present

    Mike Sawers advises clients in high-stakes civil and criminal litigation, internal investigations, and government enforcement matters. Drawing on 15 years as a civil litigator, defense lawyer, and federal prosecutor, he has handled complex disputes and investigations spanning more than 20 countries. Before joining Jones Day in 2025, Mike served in senior roles at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and in private practice. Mike\'s combination of government and private sector experience allows him to navigate sensitive matters strategically, with informed judgment, and a deep understanding of how investigations and litigation unfold on a global scale.

Education

  • University of Minnesota

    Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Political Science

    2003 — 2007

  • University of Minnesota Law School

    JD, Law

    2008 — 2011

Skills

  • Trials
  • Legal Assistance
  • Class Actions
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Research
  • Civil Litigation
  • Public Speaking
  • Product Liability
  • Non-Profits
  • Legal Research
  • Arbitration
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Westlaw
  • Employment Law
  • Patents
  • Appeals
  • Intellectual Property
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Community Outreach
  • Courts

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