Wilkinson Stekloff Partner Jeremy Barber has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business among the 2024 “Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.” This honor celebrates individuals who possess the financial, strategic, and legal expertise to drive significant commercial activity in the region, shaping New York City’s business landscape and fostering enterprise growth.
A former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, Jeremy has brought more than 30 cases to trial before judges and jurors. Most recently, he served as lead trial counsel defending fintech company Plaid against trademark infringement claims brought by PNC Bank. He delivered numerous pretrial wins before negotiating a settlement on the eve of trial. Jeremy also recently helped manage the trial team that secured judgment as a matter of law for the NFL and its 32 member teams in a class action lawsuit challenging the distribution of the Sunday Ticket subscription package and the NFL’s media agreements more generally.
Jeremy oversees the firm’s pro bono practice and has participated on or coordinated over 100 pro bono matters since the firm’s 2016 founding. He is currently working with Lambda Legal on post-conviction litigation in Florida, and was appointed to represent an incarcerated individual in Maryland in support of his federal excessive force claim.