Rebecca Jayne Nelson is a litigation associate in the Salt Lake City office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Rebecca specializes in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on matters related to trade secret, non-compete, non-solicitation, and partnership disputes; product liability and mass tort litigation; patent, trademark, and copyright litigation; antitrust and unfair competition disputes; consumer class actions; shareholder derivative actions and corporate governance litigation; commercial real estate and real estate development disputes; business tort and breach of contract disputes; and appellate litigation. Rebecca also specializes in labor and employment disputes in federal and state courts, as well as corporate employment risk-mitigation consulting. Her practice spans a wide variety of industries, including technology, consumer products, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, industrial and commercial construction, real estate, and financial services.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Rebecca was a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis, where she maintained both a national and Utah-based practice. Before that, she practiced at Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar, PLLC, and she was a legal and privacy law analyst at Adobe, Inc. In addition to her experience in private practice, prior to attending law school, Rebecca worked extensively in both local and national politics, including working for a top lobbying practice during multiple Utah legislative sessions, and Rebecca was also a White House intern in the Office of the First Lady Michelle Obama in 2013.
Rebecca Jayne Nelson is a litigation associate in the Salt Lake City office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Rebecca specializes in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on matters related to trade secret, non-compete, non-solicitation, and partnership disputes; product liability and mass tort litigation; patent, trademark, and copyright litigation; antitrust and unfair competition disputes; consumer class actions; shareholder derivative actions and corporate governance litigation; commercial real estate and real estate development disputes; business tort and breach of contract disputes; and appellate litigation. Rebecca also specializes in labor and employment disputes in federal and state courts, as well as corporate employment risk-mitigation consulting. Her practice spans a wide variety of industries, including technology, consumer products, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, industrial and commercial construction, real estate, and financial services.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Rebecca was a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis, where she maintained both a national and Utah-based practice. Before that, she practiced at Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar, PLLC, and she was a legal and privacy law analyst at Adobe, Inc. In addition to her experience in private practice, prior to attending law school, Rebecca worked extensively in both local and national politics, including working for a top lobbying practice during multiple Utah legislative sessions, and Rebecca was also a White House intern in the Office of the First Lady Michelle Obama in 2013.
- J.D., University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, 2019High Honors; William H. Leary Scholar; Articles Editor, Utah Law Review; Member, National Moot Court Team; Runner Up, Traynor Moot Court Competition Finalist and Best Brief
- M.B.A., University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, 2019
- B.S., Business Marketing, University of Utah, 2015
- State Bar of Utah
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
- J.D., University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, 2019High Honors; William H. Leary Scholar; Articles Editor, Utah Law Review; Member, National Moot Court Team; Runner Up, Traynor Moot Court Competition Finalist and Best Brief
- M.B.A., University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, 2019
- B.S., Business Marketing, University of Utah, 2015
- State Bar of Utah
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
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- Litigation counsel for Utah-based software company in a seven-figure breach of contract and fraud action arising from client’s corporate acquisition. Obtained favorable settlement for client.
- Plaintiff’s counsel to Route App, Inc. in cases involving breaches of restrictive covenants, tortious interference, and Lanham Act violations and alleging tens of millions in damages. Obtained ruling enforcing all restrictive covenants; litigation remains ongoing.*
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Litigation counsel for a large health insurance agency in a DOJ antitrust enforcement action related to an acquisition with healthcare technology company. Served as a core team member during litigation and trial, including leading efforts in fact and expert discovery and preparing fact and expert witnesses for trial. The trial team achieved a complete bench trial victory.*
- Plaintiff’s counsel to Sotheby’s International Realty in breach of contract action arising from development of a premier luxury golf community in Utah. Won declaratory judgment on all claims, dismissal of all counterclaims, and fee award.*
- Plaintiff’s counsel to CEO, founder, and director of high-profile technology company in action arising from corporate takeover by minority directors and shareholders. Obtained injunctive order, followed by favorable settlement.*
- Litigation counsel for Utah-based construction company related to fraud dispute arising from company buyout. Obtained favorable settlement for client, including a seven-figure buyout reimbursement related to the transaction at issue.*
- Plaintiff's counsel to portfolio company in lawsuit alleging tens of millions in damages arising from fraud claims and various business torts. Obtained injunctive and receivership orders and full judgment and fee award following successful motion for terminating sanctions.*
- Plaintiff’s counsel to educational technology company in actions involving breaches of licensing agreements and trade secret violations by competitors, resulting in highly favorable settlements and long-term licensing deals for client.*
- Litigation counsel to international publicly traded pharmaceutical company in multidistrict litigation involving alleged drug pricing scheme and seeking millions in alleged damages.*
- Litigation counsel to JUUL Labs, Inc. in multidistrict litigation involving alleged deceptive marketing and products liability claims and seeking billions in alleged damages.*
- Litigation counsel to Utah-based dental practice in breach of contract, Title VII, and noncompetition lawsuit. Obtained favorable settlement for client.*
- Pro-bono Plaintiff’s counsel in civil rights lawsuit following reversal of adverse district court decision and remand to district court for trial.*
- Litigation counsel in numerous labor, employment, and noncompetition related matters, obtaining complete dismissals or highly favorable settlements in 10 disputes over three-year period.*
*Denotes experience prior to joining Wilson Sonsini in 2024.
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- Litigation counsel for Utah-based software company in a seven-figure breach of contract and fraud action arising from client’s corporate acquisition. Obtained favorable settlement for client.
- Plaintiff’s counsel to Route App, Inc. in cases involving breaches of restrictive covenants, tortious interference, and Lanham Act violations and alleging tens of millions in damages. Obtained ruling enforcing all restrictive covenants; litigation remains ongoing.*
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Litigation counsel for a large health insurance agency in a DOJ antitrust enforcement action related to an acquisition with healthcare technology company. Served as a core team member during litigation and trial, including leading efforts in fact and expert discovery and preparing fact and expert witnesses for trial. The trial team achieved a complete bench trial victory.*
- Plaintiff’s counsel to Sotheby’s International Realty in breach of contract action arising from development of a premier luxury golf community in Utah. Won declaratory judgment on all claims, dismissal of all counterclaims, and fee award.*
- Plaintiff’s counsel to CEO, founder, and director of high-profile technology company in action arising from corporate takeover by minority directors and shareholders. Obtained injunctive order, followed by favorable settlement.*
- Litigation counsel for Utah-based construction company related to fraud dispute arising from company buyout. Obtained favorable settlement for client, including a seven-figure buyout reimbursement related to the transaction at issue.*
- Plaintiff's counsel to portfolio company in lawsuit alleging tens of millions in damages arising from fraud claims and various business torts. Obtained injunctive and receivership orders and full judgment and fee award following successful motion for terminating sanctions.*
- Plaintiff’s counsel to educational technology company in actions involving breaches of licensing agreements and trade secret violations by competitors, resulting in highly favorable settlements and long-term licensing deals for client.*
- Litigation counsel to international publicly traded pharmaceutical company in multidistrict litigation involving alleged drug pricing scheme and seeking millions in alleged damages.*
- Litigation counsel to JUUL Labs, Inc. in multidistrict litigation involving alleged deceptive marketing and products liability claims and seeking billions in alleged damages.*
- Litigation counsel to Utah-based dental practice in breach of contract, Title VII, and noncompetition lawsuit. Obtained favorable settlement for client.*
- Pro-bono Plaintiff’s counsel in civil rights lawsuit following reversal of adverse district court decision and remand to district court for trial.*
- Litigation counsel in numerous labor, employment, and noncompetition related matters, obtaining complete dismissals or highly favorable settlements in 10 disputes over three-year period.*
*Denotes experience prior to joining Wilson Sonsini in 2024.
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