AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Jason S. McManis is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in litigation and antitrust law. Currently a Partner at Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing (AZA) since March 2018, Jason previously held positions as an Associate and Attorney at Gruber Hail Johansen Shank LLP and Caldwell Cassady Curry PC, respectively. Jason began their legal career with summer roles at Fulkerson Lotz LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern with the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division. Previous to their legal career, Jason served as a Legal Assistant in the Antitrust Group at White & Case LLP and worked as a Marketing Intern at NeoTool, LLC. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in English from Dartmouth College.
AZA: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
Talented, Tough and Courtroom-Tested Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing, or AZA, is first and foremost a trial firm. Our more than 50 lawyers have been in a trial nearly every month since 2016, despite courthouse closures because of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19. We tried 23 cases total in the years 2018 and 2019. In 2020, when many courts were closed, we tried six cases and we tried 13 in 2021. Now in 2022, we have already tried five cases. Our courtroom experience, our knowledge of what will matter to a jury or judge, and our command of trial technology permit us to do this efficiently. Being trial-ready also strongly influences settlement. Opponents recognize that with more than 225 trials under our belts, we have confidence in our position and our ability to advocate that position. In fact, AZA is often hired on the eve of trial, once it has become clear that the case must be tried. We try cases from both sides of the table. Our practice areas include: Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Oil & Gas / Energy Company Investigations Trade Secrets and Covenents Not To Compete Construction & Real Estate Litigation