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
Partner
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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