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Jason B. Sobelman is a member of the Litigation group and routinely represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States, with substantial involvement in the defense of complex commercial litigation and government and internal corporate investigations. Jason’s results-driven counsel ensures the best possible outcomes in intricate business and breach of contract disputes, directors’ and officers’ liability, fraud, and securities claims.

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Jason plays an instrumental role in all of his cases. He guides clients through all phases of litigation, from early case assessment and discovery to motion practice to trial preparation and oral argument, ensuring solutions align with the client’s objectives. Jason is also commonly sought out for his experience with arbitration, including through FINRA and the AAA, where he has tried cases to both final award and resolved actions prior to final hearings on the merits.

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Jason brings practical experience from his externship assisting federal prosecutors in the White Collar Division and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, where he conducted evidence analysis, prepared grand jury materials, and drafted pretrial and appellate briefs. He leverages his diverse litigation background to anticipate opposing arguments, manage risk, and help clients achieve efficient, outcome-driven resolutions.

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Defeated multiple motions to dismiss filed by multiple defendants claiming lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to state a claim; motions denied in their entirety.

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Successfully obtained the dismissal, with prejudice, of a former unit holder’s claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud seeking $30 million in alleged damages and declaratory judgment on indemnity claim for attorneys’ fees.

Secured summary judgment and damages in excess of $3 million on a breach of contract dispute that the Illinois Court of Appeals affirmed.

Defending a healthcare system in a federal class action alleging patient-privacy violations relating to alleged website activity tracking tools.

Represented a healthcare executive accused of conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute in multi-week federal jury trial.

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Shively v. ACI Learning Holdings, LLC, et al., 2025 NCBC 51 (Aug. 27, 2025)

Harvest Food Group, Inc. v. 4220 Kildare, LLC, 2025 IL App (1st) 240947-U

Pektas, et al. v. Orange Pelican, LLC, 2024 IL App (1st) 232297-U

Spectre Air Capital, LLC v. WWTAI AirProCo II DAC, 737 F.Supp.3d 195 (S.D.N.Y 2024)

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Vedder Price Secures Significant Defense Judgment Victory in Illinois Appellate Court Ruling

A “New Day” in Collegiate Athletics: NCAA Prosecutes First Name, Image, and Likeness Infraction

A New Red Flag for Corporate Executives: Delaware Court of Chancery Holds the Duty of Oversight Applies to Officers

DOJ and SEC Commence Parallel Actions Against Former Software CEO for Alleged Fraudulent Scheme

Reining in Administrative Proceedings:

SEC Focus on Recordkeeping Obligations Continues: Regulated Entities Face Enhanced Scrutiny

Regulatory Scrutiny of “Off-Channel” Communications Continues: 11 Wall Street Firms Agree to Pay the SEC $289 Million in Civil Money Penalties for Recordkeeping Violations

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Keynote Address at the 39th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime Hosted by the American Bar Association

DOJ Announces New Programs, Continued Focus on Corporate Conduct & Other Highlights from the ABA 39th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

Macquarie Infrastructure Corp v. Moab Partners L.P.: United States Supreme Court Holds that Liability under Rule 10b-5(b) Is Limited in the Absence of an Affirmative Statement

SEC v. Jarkesy: A Divided Supreme Court Holds That the SEC Cannot Seek Civil Penalties through an Administrative Proceeding

Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

Jason B. Sobelman

Jason B. Sobelman

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Insights & Events

Highlights from SEC Speaks 2025

“Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime”: DOJ Announces Criminal Investigation and Enforcement Priorities

Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

Vedder Price Secures Significant Defense Judgment Victory in Illinois Appellate Court Ruling

SEC v. Jarkesy: A Divided Supreme Court Holds That the SEC Cannot Seek Civil Penalties through an Administrative Proceeding

SEC v. Jarkesy: A Divided Supreme Court Holds That the SEC Cannot Seek Civil Penalties through an Administrative Proceeding

Macquarie Infrastructure Corp v. Moab Partners L.P.: United States Supreme Court Holds that Liability under Rule 10b-5(b) Is Limited in the Absence of an Affirmative Statement

Jason B. Sobelman

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Insights & Events

Highlights from SEC Speaks 2025

“Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime”: DOJ Announces Criminal Investigation and Enforcement Priorities

Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

Vedder Price Secures Significant Defense Judgment Victory in Illinois Appellate Court Ruling

SEC v. Jarkesy: A Divided Supreme Court Holds That the SEC Cannot Seek Civil Penalties through an Administrative Proceeding

SEC v. Jarkesy: A Divided Supreme Court Holds That the SEC Cannot Seek Civil Penalties through an Administrative Proceeding

Macquarie Infrastructure Corp v. Moab Partners L.P.: United States Supreme Court Holds that Liability under Rule 10b-5(b) Is Limited in the Absence of an Affirmative Statement

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