James A. Wilson
Columbus Office
Mr. Wilson is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the litigation practice group. He represents clients in a wide variety of antitrust matters, including criminal investigations and trials, civil actions and Hart-Scott-Rodino investigations. Mr. Wilson has represented more than a dozen individuals in antitrust criminal investigations during the last five years, including a number of foreign nationals. He has experience trying both criminal and civil antitrust matters, as well as other complex business litigation, including class actions.
Career highlights include:
- Representing a national collegiate sports association in a case challenging rules governing men's Division 1 college basketball
- Representing a number of individuals in criminal antitrust investigations
- Representing a major manufacturer in an antitrust investigation of multiple acquisitions it made
Mr. Wilson is a member of the American Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association.
Mr. Wilson has presented seminars on various topics including the Class Action Fairness Act, antitrust litigation, effective opening statements in an antitrust case, and current antitrust enforcement policy.
Mr. Wilson received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law where he was member of the Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems and served as its Managing Editor. Mr. Wilson received his A.B. magna cum laude from Miami University where he was Phi Beta Kappa.
Mr. Wilson clerked for The Honorable Walter H. Rice of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Professional and Community Activities
- American Bar Association Antitrust Section, Chair Elect, 2007-2008; Vice-chair, 2006-2007; International Cartel Task Force, 2005-2007; Section Delegate, 2004-2006; Publications Officer, 2002-2004; Section Council, 1999-2002
- Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Moderator, Advisory Committee on the Constitution, 2006-present
Honors and Awards
- Chambers and Partners, Leading Lawyer in Litigation: Antitrust, 2007-2008
- Best Lawyers in America, Antitrust, 2008
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Antitrust Litigation, 2004 and 2006-2008
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 2006