Jonathan Wilkerson

Jonathan began his education at Abilene Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science, highest honors, from the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department in 2004. There he distinguished himself as a Jack Pope Fellow, student body president, SGA Treasurer and as a leader for a variety of other student organizations. He was also honored with the University Scholar Award, Trustee Award, Young American Award, and National Eagle Scout Scholarship. In addition, he was selected as the intern for the prestigious summer program focused on environmental research for the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research & Extension Center.

Jonathan next attended Texas Tech University School of Law, where he received his J.D. with highest honors. He served as Editor-in-Chief for the Texas Tech Law Review and graduated first in his class in 2009. During law school, he took a year to serve as an Ambassadorial Scholar for the Rotary Foundation in England and studied international law at the Newcastle University Law School. While at Texas Tech, he also participated in several organizations including the Texas State Moot Court Team. He received multiple scholarships such as the Texas Tech Regents Scholarship, West Texas Legal Legends Scholarship, the Phi Delta Phi Balfour Scholarship, and the Helen Hodges Scholarship.

During law school, Jonathan served as a judicial intern to The Honorable Robert A. Junell, District Judge for the Western District of Texas in 2007. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to The Honorable Fortunato P. Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 2009–2010. Jonathan then practiced for several years at the preeminent law firm of Vinson & Elkins before joining the team at LLF.

In a short but successful span of time, Jonathan accumulated a tremendous amount of experience in all stages of his litigation practice including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, authoring and arguing motions, taking depositions, assisting with pre-trial, trial, and post-trial responsibilities.