Michael Gray is recognized as one the country’s leading labor and employment lawyers, representing major corporate clients in complex workplace and privacy matters. He is particularly known for his achievements in class action and multiplaintiff employment discrimination and wage-hour lawsuits, high-level investigations, governance and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) matters, biometric and privacy litigation, and trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes.

Michael brings a creative, business-minded approach to problem solving and litigation. A member of The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and highly ranked by Chambers for the last 16 years, clients praise him by stating “he’s the guy I want in front of the judge” and “quickly gets down to the nuts and bolts and gets people focused on what’s important — his approach is unique and he gets exceptional results.” Michael serves as global co-client affairs partner for the Firm and previously served as co-leader of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Practice until January 2020.

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Michael J. Gray

Partner
Jones Day
Chicago, IL

Practice Area: Labor & Employment

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Michael is an incredible strategist who can see the whole board and knows how to deliver the most successful outcome for his clients."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"Client service starts with understanding the client, its business, its people and their goals and challenges. Study the business, ask questions, talk to people – from the C-suite to line employees, from operations to legal – and most importantly listen. Assemble a superb, collaborative team and work relentlessly to be innovative, responsive and empathetic."

– Michael J. Gray

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Michael Gray is recognized as one the country’s leading labor and employment lawyers, representing major corporate clients in complex workplace and privacy matters. He is particularly known for his achievements in class action and multiplaintiff employment discrimination and wage-hour lawsuits, high-level investigations, governance and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) matters, biometric and privacy litigation, and trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes.

Michael brings a creative, business-minded approach to problem solving and litigation. A member of The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and highly ranked by Chambers for the last 16 years, clients praise him by stating “he’s the guy I want in front of the judge” and “quickly gets down to the nuts and bolts and gets people focused on what’s important — his approach is unique and he gets exceptional results.” Michael serves as global co-client affairs partner for the Firm and previously served as co-leader of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Practice until January 2020.

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+1-312-269-4096

Michael J. Gray

Partner
Jones Day
Chicago, IL

Practice Area: Labor & Employment

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Michael Gray is recognized as one the country’s leading labor and employment lawyers, representing major corporate clients in complex workplace and privacy matters. He is particularly known for his achievements in class action and multiplaintiff employment discrimination and wage-hour lawsuits, high-level investigations, governance and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) matters, biometric and privacy litigation, and trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes.

Michael brings a creative, business-minded approach to problem solving and litigation. A member of The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and highly ranked by Chambers for the last 16 years, clients praise him by stating “he’s the guy I want in front of the judge” and “quickly gets down to the nuts and bolts and gets people focused on what’s important — his approach is unique and he gets exceptional results.” Michael serves as global co-client affairs partner for the Firm and previously served as co-leader of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Practice until January 2020.

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