Jahi Jenkins
AssociateAbout
Jahi Jenkins is a dedicated attorney with DLA Piper's Business & Commercial Litigation practice. During his time at the firm, he has experience in complex civil litigation, antitrust, securities, class action, and high-stakes disputes.
Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and Investigations
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Central District of California
EXPERIENCE
Noteworthy Matters
- Representing a national telecommunications company in a portfolio of civil litigations and regulatory investigation arising from a California wildfire
- Drafting dispositive motions and legal research for a pharmaceutical company facing allegations of antitrust violations over its generic drugs
- Assisting in various discovery matters for a co-founder and majority shareholder of a national car retailer facing a securities class action lawsuit
Pro Bono
Within Jahi's first year of practice, he has shown an intense commitment and passion to pro bono, working on a variety of issues including:
- Successfully securing full general guardianship in a contested matter in San Diego Superior Court
- Drafting a federal appeals amicus curiae brief on behalf of a nonprofit organization that advocates for young people impacted by foster care and juvenile justice systems
- Representing a US Army veteran in support of an upgrade to his discharge characterization before the Army Review Board Agency
Education
- J.D., University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law, 2024
B.A., University of California, Riverside, 2021
magna cum laude
Publications and media
- Co-Author, "California Wildfires Heat Up Legal Risks for Electric Utilities, " Bloomberg Law, September 22, 2025
Prior Experience
While in law school, Jahi participated in the USC Gould Mediation Clinic. Acting as a neutral, he achieved settlements in small-claims cases and employment discrimination disputes in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He also served as President of USC's Black Law Student Association.
Connect
Phone
+1 310 595 3124
(Work, Los Angeles)