Jeff Zohn

Associate General Counsel
Jeff Zohn
HOME BASE
Chicago
BEFORE ACCORDION
  • Duane Morris LLP

  • Baker & Hostetler LLP

  • Jones Day

  • Teach For America

ALMA MATER
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Human Development 

HOME BASE
Chicago
BEFORE ACCORDION
  • Duane Morris LLP

  • Baker & Hostetler LLP

  • Jones Day

  • Teach For America

ALMA MATER
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Human Development 

Jeff is an Associate General Counsel with nearly a decade of experience delivering strategic counsel to corporate clients in complex legal mattersJeff specializes in navigating multi-million-dollar matters relating to all types of business disputes while ensuring compliance with an array of federal, state, local, and international laws. 

Prior to joining Accordion, Jeff was an attorney at some of the largest law firms in the world.  He represented clients in federal and state courts and arbitrations across the country.  He has worked on cases that set significant legal precedents in the areas of employment, antitrust, product liability, and intellectual property law, among others. 

Jeff graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law (J.D.) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.S.).  Prior to going to law school, he was a high school teacher and coach with Teach For America where he was awarded two National Teacher of the Year honors. 

Something you should know
  • His love for spicy food is rivaled only by his talent for overestimating his heat tolerance.
  • Approaches his work with dedication, but never misses an opportunity to share a laugh.
Noteworthy
  • Named to Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • Associate Board member of After School Matters, chairing the inaugural and second annual Associate Board Gala, which has since raised over $500,000 for Chicago teens.