Jillian Hewitt litigates high-stakes disputes in state and federal courts and arbitrations across the country. Hewitt represents plaintiffs and defendants through every stage of litigation in a wide range of complex commercial cases, including securities litigation, breach of contract, class actions, and employment litigation. Her clients range from universities and Fortune 50 companies to individuals and smaller businesses, to governmental entities and former government officials.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2026 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2025 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2024 | Commercial Litigation |
Hewitt has secured wins for her clients at all stages of arbitration and litigation. Below are a few of her notable successes and widely followed cases:
- American Bar Association v. Executive Office of the President, et al. Serves as co-lead counsel to the American Bar Association in its challenge to the Administration’s ongoing unlawful policy of intimidation against lawyers and law firms.
- Provi v. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC et al. Representing Provi, an online marketplace connecting licensed wholesale alcohol distributors and retailers, in an antitrust action against the two largest alcohol distributors in the United States in federal court in Chicago.
- Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. Purdue Pharma L.P., et al. Represented the City of Baltimore in litigation against the manufacturers, distributors, and prescribers that fueled the worst opioid epidemic in the nation. Hewitt argued a dozen motions to dismiss the City’s case and took the depositions of key manufacturer and distributor fact witnesses. The City recently secured a $266 million verdict against McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, and has recovered a total of $668.5 million in settlements and damages. This includes $402.5 million in settlements after the City declined to participate in the global settlements that most cities, counties, and states pursued.