Geoffrey G. Young

gyoung@reedsmith.com

New York
T: +1 212 549 0323

Geoff is Counsel in the Complex Litigation Group. His practice comprises litigating and providing counsel for complex business disputes across a variety of industries that cover a wide range of the firm’s specialties, including complex commercial litigation, products liability (especially aviation litigation), financial services litigation, energy and natural resources, advertising/trademark litigation, and international arbitration. In addition, Geoff has experience within the areas of internal and governmental investigations, including under federal and state false claims statutes.

As a seasoned litigator, Geoff has significant experience handling various aspects of litigation in state and federal court, including at the trial and appellate levels. He also has substantial experience with domestic and international arbitration proceedings under the rules of various organizations, such as JAMS, AAA, ICDR, and WIPO. Geoff has experience arguing complex trial court motions and appeals, taking and defending complex depositions, and has commenced and defended various actions seeking injunctive and declaratory relief. He has also tried cases and arbitrations through verdict and/or award.

Geoff holds a number of leadership roles within the firm, including with the firm’s Black/African-American Affinity Group and the New York Office Diversity Committee. He is also a member of the New York Office’s Hiring Committee and Community Service Committee. Additionally, Geoff devotes significant time to pro bono matters, especially the firm’s capital punishment matters. Beyond the firm, he also serves on the Board for the not-for-profit Helpusadopt and the Young Lawyer Editorial Board for The American Lawyer.

Geoff served as a law clerk for the Honorable Sandra L. Townes in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Credentials

Cornell Law School, 2006, J.D., Note Editor, Journal of Law and Public Policy; Editor, Legal Information Institute; Honors Fellow, 1L Lawyering Program; Teaching Assistant, The Death Penalty in America, Cornell University
University of Kentucky, 2003, B.A., English, Business minor, magna cum laude; Golden Key International Honour Society, Arts & Sciences Ambassador; Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa

New York

U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court - Western District of New York
U.S. District Court - Northern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals - Second Circuit

American Bar Association
Federal Bar Council
New York State Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
Phi Alpha Delta
Helpusadopt - Board of Directors
The American Lawyer - Young Lawyer Editorial Board

Honorable Sandra L. Townes, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York

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