Jaquan Williams

Jaquan Williams

Managing Associate

Overview

Jaquan represents clients in complex corporate and commercial litigation matters in both state and federal court.

His practice covers all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigation and settlement negotiations, managing document discovery, taking depositions, drafting and arguing motions, mediation, and trial.

Jaquan currently serves on Benesch’s Hiring Committee and Associate Development Committee. Prior to joining Benesch, Jaquan served as a law clerk for Justice Stewart of the Supreme Court of Ohio and was an extern for Judge Sara Lioi of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

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Credentials

Education

The University of Akron School of Law, 2020, J.D.
  • Law Review, Assistant Editor
  • Mock Trial Team
  • Black Law Students Association, Secretary
  • summa cum laude
Mercyhurst University, 2017, B.A. in Criminal Justice and Political Science
  • Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

More

  • Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants; 2024-2026