Jones Day's Kaavya Ramesh named among Pittsburgh Business Times “30 Under 30”
Kaavya Ramesh has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times' "30 Under 30" list for 2024. The list honors leaders in Pittsburgh's business and nonprofit communities who are under 30 years old and have a proven track record of success and community involvement.
A former Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia and member of the special all-terrain vehicle (ATV) task force, Ms. Ramesh is a Business & Tort Litigation Practice associate in the Firm's Pittsburgh Office. She represents clients in sophisticated commercial litigation at the state and federal level and has broad experience in courts across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New Jersey.
Ms. Ramesh dedicates significant time to pro bono work, including securing a large settlement in a civil rights case and providing legal advice to migrants seeking asylum at the United States-Mexico border. She is also an active member of the Firm's Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement Committee and South Asian Affinity Group. Passionate about mentoring law students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, Ms. Ramesh is a mentor through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Success in Law School Mentoring program in Pittsburgh. She also volunteers with United Way and the Allegheny County Bar Association to support children and families in local shelters and schools.
Ms. Ramesh was selected by a panel of judges and the Pittsburgh Business Times' editorial staff.