Annika L. Jones, Associate at our Salt Lake City law office
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Annika L. Jones

Associate
Biography

Annika Jones’ practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. Annika has represented clients in a wide array of matters at the trial court and appellate levels, including disputes related to contracts, products liability, professional malpractice, employment, and insurance.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Utah


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Utah


Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., magna cum laude)
    • Order of the Coif
    • Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review
    • Arthur Littleton Legal Writing Instructor
  • University of Utah (Master of Social Work)
  • University of Utah (Honors Bachelor of Social Work, summa cum laude)

Languages

Spanish (Conversational)

Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Real Estate (2024)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch,
    • Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)
  • Distinguished Service Award, Federal Bar Association, Utah State Bar (2021)

Previous Professional Experience

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Law Clerk to Chief Judge Robert J. Shelby (2018)
  • Dechert LLP, Summer Associate (2016)
  • Delaware Office of the Child Advocate, Intern (2015)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Women Lawyers of Utah (2019)
  • Salt Lake County Bar (2019)
  • Utah State Bar (2017-present)
    • Access to Justice Commission (2019-present)
    • Young Lawyers Division (2017-present)

Community Involvement

  • ATJ Commission
  • Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, Board Member

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “Women’s Initiative Network: Managing Gender Stereotypes in the Legal Profession,” Moderator, Snell & Wilmer Webinar (April 30, 2024)
  • “Implicit Bias as Social-Framework Evidence in Employment Discrimination,” Author, University of Pennsylvania Law Review 1221 (2017)
  • “Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Child Maltreatment: A Case For Active Efforts For Dependent Minor Parents And Their Children In State Custody,” Co-Author, Juvenile and Family Court Journal (2016)