Jaycie Cruz
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Jaycie Cruz

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cruz.jaycie@dorsey.com

Overview

Jaycie works with clients to support them through all stages of commercial litigation – representing client’s interests, while minimizing risks and efficiently reaching positive resolutions.

Jaycie is a litigation associate, focusing on both general business and complex commercial disputes.

Jaycie has worked on a variety of matters spanning industries and practice groups, including but not limited to cosmetics, creative industries, healthcare technologies, food, beverage and agribusiness, real estate, and aviation. Her notable matters include defending companies against consumer class actions, representing clients in international arbitrations, and litigation concerning unfair business practices, trade secret misappropriation, shareholder disputes, and contract disputes. Jaycie has also represented employers in efficiently resolving a number of disputes including discrimination, harassment, and class action wage and hour claims.

In addition, Jaycie has worked on a variety of pro bono matters, including amicus briefing in the Ninth Circuit, assisting with projects aimed at assisting individuals wrongfully imprisoned, and representing local non-profit organizations.

Prior to joining Dorsey, Jaycie worked within the in-house legal department of a Fortune 500 company to develop insight into client needs and practices. She has worked across industries including entertainment, marketing, natural resources, and agriculture. Her varied background provides her with a unique perspective and ability to provide creative solutions to complex problems.

Education & Admissions

Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 2023), cum laude; The Order of Barristers; ABA NAAC Moot Court Regional Champion and National Semi-Finalist; Top grade and distinction awards in Constitutional Law, Legal Practice 1, and Employment Law; Phi Delta Phi

New Mexico State University (B.S., Agriculture, 2019)

Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Experience

Business Trial and Litigation

  • Defended corporations and officers in breach of contract and fraud actions in multiple federal and state courts.

Class Action and Consumer Representative Litigation

  • Obtained dismissals of class action toxic tort lawsuits alleging manufacturer violated consumer protection statutes.

Product Liability Litigation

  • Represented manufacturer against insurance subrogation claims alleging product defects and property damage.

Intellectual Property

  • Represented multiple companies in prosecution of misappropriation of trade secret and trademark infringement claims.

International Law

  • Represented a foreign government entity in an international contract dispute resolved through arbitration.

Labor and Employment

  • Successfully represented employers in claims relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge.
  • Represented employers in efficiently resolving class action wage and hour claims.
  • Worked on Dorsey team to conduct an internal investigation and risk assessment related to executive leadership team disputes.

Industries & Practices

Antitrust & Competition Law
Class Action Litigation
Closely Held Businesses
Commercial Litigation
International Arbitration & Litigation
  • Antitrust & Competition Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Closely Held Businesses
  • Commercial Litigation
  • International Arbitration & Litigation
  • Products Liability

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, California Lawyers Association
  • Member, American Bar Association

Accolades

Dorsey Pro Bono Champion

  • Consistently providing pro bono legal assistance to those in need through Dorsey’s Pro Bono program
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Arizona Justice Project Case Review Team), 2025
Jaycie Cruz