
Joe Parsons
Partner, Jones Day
2023, 2024
Joe Parsons defends clients against high-profile nationwide and statewide collective liability, class action, and unfair competition litigation. He has extensive experience in crafting, developing, and executing complex case strategy from discovery to dispositive motions to trial, including across jurisdictions and with joint defense groups.
Joe’s commitment to service extends to pro bono matters and the Pittsburgh community. As part of the Firm’s Border Project, he is representing a client with a claim for asylum. He serves as a coordinator for the Western District of Pennsylvania’s Pro Se Pro Bono Mediation Program and sits on the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Federal Courts Section Council. Joe is also co-president of Pittsburgh Irish & Classic Theatre, a member of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Bridges Society Committee and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Children’s Trust, and president of the American Constitution Society’s Pittsburgh Lawyer Chapter.

The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.

