Jessica K. Baverman

Jessica is a partner in the Vorys Cincinnati office and a member of the litigation group.  Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation and she has represented parties in commercial disputes, class action, fiduciary and False Claims Act litigation.  Jessica has significant experience in defending corporations in class action lawsuits.  She also has experience with fiduciary disputes, including shareholder derivative actions.  Jessica has represented large corporations and small businesses in both federal and state court.

Career highlights include:

• Obtaining judgment in favor of a financial institution on claims of breach of fiduciary duty where damages were estimated at nearly $1 billion
• Obtaining dismissal of minority shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty claims in the context of a closely held corporation and successfully defending judgment on appeal
• Securing dismissal of class action lawsuits on behalf of retail and government contractor clients
• Defeating class certification in a putative nationwide class action
  
• Obtaining a judgment in favor of the respondent in a week-long arbitration
  

Jessica received her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.  She received her B.A. cum laude from DePauw University.

Honors & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025; Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2023-2025

Professional & Community Activities

Cincinnati Bar Association, Member

Cincinnati Bar Association Admissions Committee, Member

Grow Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio Council, Member