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Toni Michelle Jackson

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Overview

Toni Michelle Jackson is a first-chair litigator whose extensive jury and bench trial experience is informed by over 15 years of government service. Clients rely on her to marshal the evidence presented during discovery and either win their case at summary judgment or try the case and win at trial. In particular, she leads class/collective actions, multidistrict litigations, and other complex litigation in federal and state courts. As chair of the State Attorneys General Practice Group, Toni provides advice and counsel to clients with State Attorneys General matters, including investigations, inquiries and litigation.

Toni frequently represents clients in federal courts across the country whose business interests require frequent interaction with government agencies. Drawing from her rich experience as Senior Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, in the Employment Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division to counsel, she represents clients on commercial litigation, labor and employment, and regulatory enforcement matters.

Prior to joining Crowell, Toni served as Deputy Attorney General in the District of Columbia Office of Attorney General (OAG). In this role, she acted as co- or lead counsel in several bench and jury trials alleging violations of federal and D.C. laws. Toni routinely negotiated successful resolutions of significant cases for the District of Columbia and participated in dozens of mediations to achieve the best results for her client. While at OAG, Toni received the Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Head of a Division in recognition of her significant contributions in the areas of leadership, service, and training.

Toni began her career as a law clerk to the Hon. Gerald W. Heaney of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Duluth, Minnesota. She later clerked for the Hon. John M. “Jack” Mason (Mag.) of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota in St. Paul. Toni is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar.

Career & Education

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    • District of Columbia
      Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General: Public Interest Division, 2018–2021
      Chief, Equity Section, 2015–2018
      Chief, Civil Litigation Division, General Litigation Section III, 2008
      Assistant Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division, Equity Section and General Litigation Section II, 2006–2008
    • Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division
      Senior Trial Attorney, Employment Litigation Section, 2008–2015
    • District of Columbia
      Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General: Public Interest Division, 2018–2021
      Chief, Equity Section, 2015–2018
      Chief, Civil Litigation Division, General Litigation Section III, 2008
      Assistant Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division, Equity Section and General Litigation Section II, 2006–2008
    • Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division
      Senior Trial Attorney, Employment Litigation Section, 2008–2015

    • The George Washington University, B.B.A., 1988
    • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1991
    • The George Washington University, B.B.A., 1988
    • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1991

    • District of Columbia
    • Minnesota
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
    • Superior Court of the District of Columbia
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    • District of Columbia
    • Minnesota
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
    • Superior Court of the District of Columbia
    • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Toni's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.14.25

A New Sheriff in Town: State Attorneys General Take Action To Enforce Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement has been fairly predictable for many years as the Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has maintained exclusive authority over investigating claims and bringing enforcement actions in federal courts across the country. President Trump’s recent pause on FCPA enforcement, the first of its kind since the statute was passed in 1977, has created significant uncertainty for individuals and businesses operating internationally regarding the future of FCPA enforcement. While DOJ is in the process of assessing what the future of FCPA enforcement, state attorneys general are stepping in. On April 2, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a Legal Advisory (the “Advisory) to California businesses explaining that violations of the FCPA are actionable under California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL). The announcement signals a shift in FCPA enforcement where states may take the lead and pursue FCPA enforcement through their state unfair competition laws....

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Representative Matters

  • Represent a major railroad in multidistrict litigation alleging multibillion-dollar conspiracy to fix fuel prices.
  • Represent a major international company in defense of a class action alleging a defective product.
  • Represent an educational institution in preparing a response to the D.C. Office of the Attorney General inquiry regarding privacy practices.
  • Represent a leading e-commerce platform in a major antitrust lawsuit filed by the D.C. Attorney General challenging the company’s pricing policies nationwide.
  • Represent a pharmacy industry company in a D.C. Office of the Attorney General inquiry into a cyber security incident.
  • Represent D.C. contractors in class action alleging violations of D.C. Wage and Hour laws.
  • Represented a major automobile manufacturer in multiple consolidated nation-wide class actions alleging vehicle performance defects, breach of warranty, fraud and consumer protection claims.
  • Represented a major beverage company in prosecuting a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement.
  • Represented a leading online retailer in a multistate Attorneys General investigation into driver tips.
  • Represent client in three wage and hour collective and class actions brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws pending in three federal courts across the Country.
  • Represent client in a single plaintiff wage and hour lawsuit pending in federal court in Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Toni's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.14.25

A New Sheriff in Town: State Attorneys General Take Action To Enforce Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement has been fairly predictable for many years as the Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has maintained exclusive authority over investigating claims and bringing enforcement actions in federal courts across the country. President Trump’s recent pause on FCPA enforcement, the first of its kind since the statute was passed in 1977, has created significant uncertainty for individuals and businesses operating internationally regarding the future of FCPA enforcement. While DOJ is in the process of assessing what the future of FCPA enforcement, state attorneys general are stepping in. On April 2, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a Legal Advisory (the “Advisory) to California businesses explaining that violations of the FCPA are actionable under California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL). The announcement signals a shift in FCPA enforcement where states may take the lead and pursue FCPA enforcement through their state unfair competition laws....

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Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.14.25

A New Sheriff in Town: State Attorneys General Take Action To Enforce Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Blog Post | 04.09.25

State AG News: Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment March 27 – April 2, 2025

Blog Post | 03.31.25

State AG News: Executive Orders, Labor & Employment, Consumer Protection March 20-26, 2025

Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.27.25

Florida Attorney General Announces Investigation Into Proxy Advisors’ ESG and DEI Policies as Unfair Trade Practices or Antitrust Violations
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Industries

Toni's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.14.25

A New Sheriff in Town: State Attorneys General Take Action To Enforce Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement has been fairly predictable for many years as the Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has maintained exclusive authority over investigating claims and bringing enforcement actions in federal courts across the country. President Trump’s recent pause on FCPA enforcement, the first of its kind since the statute was passed in 1977, has created significant uncertainty for individuals and businesses operating internationally regarding the future of FCPA enforcement. While DOJ is in the process of assessing what the future of FCPA enforcement, state attorneys general are stepping in. On April 2, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a Legal Advisory (the “Advisory) to California businesses explaining that violations of the FCPA are actionable under California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL). The announcement signals a shift in FCPA enforcement where states may take the lead and pursue FCPA enforcement through their state unfair competition laws....

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