Yvette McGee Brown

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Yvette McGee Brown represents clients in complex litigation involving a variety of issues and industries and government investigations involving police or corporate misconduct, most recently representing the city of Minneapolis in state and federal investigations involving allegations of police misconduct. She advises on diversity, equity, and inclusion; Title VII; and Title IX. Yvette spent 11 years as a jurist, including as a justice on the Ohio Supreme Court, after which she returned to private practice, assisting clients across a range of difficult legal issues. Yvette has considerable experience navigating high-profile and time-sensitive matters, including those involving public corruption, discrimination, regulatory enforcement, and constitutional challenges. She divides her time between investigations, initial trial court representations, and appellate matters. She has been appointed as an arbitrator on complex litigation panels and as a mediator to resolve high-profile cases.

As Jones Day's Partner-in-Charge of Inclusion & Advancement, Yvette works with the Firm's leadership on diversity strategies and frequently advises clients on legal guardrails for diversity initiatives.

Yvette is an active community leader. She is a corporate director for Encova Mutual Insurance Group, The Jeffrey Company, and KIPP Columbus, a public charter school. She previously served on the boards of Claremont McKenna College and Ohio University.