Austin Yancy

Austin Yancy is an associate in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice of Jackson Walker’s Houston office.

Austin’s experience includes representing clients at oral arguments, deposing and defending fact witnesses, handling discovery, and drafting motions and trial briefs. He is experienced in handling disputes related to product liability, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and toxic torts.

Prior to Jackson Walker, Austin practiced litigation at an international law firm and at a litigation boutique.

Outside of his practice, Austin serves as a Board Member of Mike Yancy’s Place, a nonprofit that assists individuals in need, particularly cancer patients, with any costs or challenges they encounter while other means of financial support are being processed.

Education

B.A., Stanford University

• Two-Time Member of the Pac-10 All-Academic Football Team

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas

Practice Areas

• Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

• Business Litigation
• Energy Litigation
• Environmental Litigation & Toxic Tort
• Export Controls Enforcement
• Global Anti-Corruption Compliance and Defense
• Global Corporate Victim Advocacy
• Investigations & White Collar Defense
• Media Litigation
• Product Liability
• Securities Enforcement
• Sports
• Superfund