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Attorney By Attorney Career Profiles of the Profession Who? Jeffrey A. LeVee Partner jlevee@jonesday.com What? Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields: Antitrust (both litigation and counseling) and complex litigation. When? In Practice Area: Since 1991 In the Legal Profession: Since 1984 Where? Employer: Jones Day www.jonesday.com Size/Sector: Approx. 2,300 lawyers City/State: Los Angeles, CA Law School: Northwestern University Undergraduate School/Degree: Duke University Why? Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area: I love antitrust because it requires an intense understanding of each of the various businesses that one represents and is intellectually stimulating as well. Also, antitrust litigation typically involves extremely significant risks for the parties, which adds to the excitement (as well as the challenge) of the litigation. Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area: Antitrust litigation requires all of the basic core skills of a general litigator. In addition, a background in economics is helpful, although not required. How? Influences and Mentors: Phillip Proger and Joe Sims Bar Affiliations and Activities: Member of the Council of the ABA Antitrust Section.