Brittani A. Jackson represents clients in a broad range of matters, including mass tort litigation, commercial contract disputes, employment and partnership disputes, privacy issues, trade secret misappropriation, shareholder activism, issues of corporate governance, antitrust, and securities litigation. She has also represented clients in investigations conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and various state Attorneys General and has spearheaded numerous internal corporate investigations. She is praised by clients to Chambers as an “excellent” and “very skilled” lawyer who is “focused on value and is very responsive.”
Ms. Jackson regularly counsels clients and provides guidance related to overarching trial and litigation strategy. From aggressive motion practice to securing favorable settlements after strategic discovery efforts, her efforts have gained her the trust of clients and colleagues alike.
Ms. Jackson recently participated in the Trial Advocacy Project at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she was the lead trial attorney in a criminal case.
Prior to joining Hueston Hennigan, Ms. Jackson was a litigation associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, where she handled a wide variety of matters, including representing corporations in securities litigation and shareholder demands, high-profile investigations, and multimillion-dollar lawsuits concerning breaches of contract and fiduciary duty.
Ms. Jackson worked as a business analyst for McKinsey & Company before going to law school.
Experience
Secured the complete dismissal on summary judgment of the lead plaintiff’s case in $200 million wrongful death and negligence litigation against the country’s largest integrated healthcare system. Subsequently, all other plaintiffs agreed to dismiss their claims. The litigation, which related to a travel nurse who allegedly caused a high-profile fatal crash, had potentially widespread implications for the healthcare system’s liability involving its off-duty nurses and contracted workers. (See “Judge ends $195M Kaiser lawsuit over fatal crash,” Daily Journal).
On behalf of Amazon and Twitch, secured a first-of-its-kind decision in New York state, with the New York appellate court dismissing lawsuits alleging our clients and other social media companies were liable for the fatal mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. The plaintiffs—victims of the shooting and their family members—contend the shooter was radicalized by extremist and racist content on social media and that his ability to livestream on Twitch motivated him to commit the crimes. The claims included wrongful death, product liability, negligence, and infliction of emotional distress. (See “Social media companies not liable for 2022 Buffalo mass shooting, New York court rules,” Reuters; “Social Media Cos. Score Toss Of 2022 Mass Shooting Suit,” Law360; “In Buffalo Shooting Massacre, Appellate Judges Dismiss Claims Against Social Media Companies,” Law.com).
Successfully represented Endo Pharmaceuticals in litigation related to opioid abuse in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. Following extensive fact and expert development that strengthened Endo’s position, the case favorably settled on the eve of trial. (See “Endo Reaches $10M Deal With SF Ahead Of Opioid Trial,” Law360).
Secured a favorable resolution for a video game company, which was a target of mass arbitration wherein thousands of individual consumers alleged its gaming practices violate state consumer protection laws. The matter spanned three different forums, including the mass arbitration forum FedArb as well as California state court and JAMS. Prior to the settlement, Ms. Jackson significantly narrowed the list of claimants through proactive efforts across all forums.
Defending Southern California Edison involving litigation filed over the January 2025 “Eaton Fire” in Los Angeles.
Serving as trial counsel to a Western utility in litigation arising out of the 2020 Labor Day Fires near Portland, Oregon.
Obtained a favorable settlement, after a week of trial, for Synchrony Financial (formerly GE Capital) in a lawsuit involving breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, and alter ego claims.
Representing a utility company in litigation where five current and former employees have raised claims of discrimination and harassment.
Represented the founder and partner of a personal injury law firm in a dispute concerning issues of corporate governance and control.
Favorably resolved a breach of contract case for Chapman University involving the change of name for a building provided in recognition of a foundation’s donation.
Represented Sonder Corp., an apartment-hotel company that manages short-term rentals in North America and Europe, in several landlord-tenant disputes across the country.
Achieved a favorable settlement for CoreLogic in litigation involving the misappropriation of its trade secrets
Won a dismissal for Houston Astros in litigation arising from cheating claims. (See “Houston Hires Hueston in Astros Litigation,” Daily Journal; “Ex-Blue Jays Pitcher Loses Lawsuit Over Astros’ Sign Stealing,” Bloomberg Law).
Represented Bill McGlashan, founder of TPG Growth LLC and The Rise Fund, in the “Varsity Blues” college admissions case. Secured a unique plea dismissing the “side door” scheme and preserving the right to appeal.
Favorably settled a landlord-tenant dispute between The Irvine Co. and WeWork Companies.
Secured a declination of a two-plus year government investigation on behalf of a global sales platform. The investigation was led by the California Attorney General and multiple District Attorney offices and alleged violations of California’s false advertising and unfair competition laws.
Represented PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC in a complex business dispute over the FCC’s Broadcast Incentive Auction.
Favorably settled a California Attorney General investigation alleging violation of false advertising laws against an energy utility company.
Recognitions
- Law Firm Visionaries, LA Times Studios (2025)
- Top Women Lawyers in California, Daily Journal (2025)
- Top 40 Under 40, Daily Journal (2024)
- Women of Influence: Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal (2024)
- 40 & Under Hot List, Benchmark Litigation (2024, 2025)
- Lawyers on the Fast Track, The Recorder (2023)
- Key Lawyer for Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense, Legal 500 (2022-2023)
- Top 100, The National Black Lawyers (2020-2024)
- Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal (2024-2025)
- Southern California Rising Stars (2020-2025)
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers (2020-2024)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2021-2025)
Activities
Chair, Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library
Treasurer, Inner City Law Center
Member, Scholarship Committee, Black Women Lawyers (2019, 2020)