Jacob W. Buchdahl

Jacob W. Buchdahl is a partner at Susman Godfrey LLP and a nationally recognized trial lawyer with extensive experience in complex business disputes. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases ranging from federal and state court trials to arbitration before AAA and FINRA. Known for his clear and strategic advocacy, he has built a practice that combines sharp courtroom skills with the ability to simplify highly technical issues for judges and juries.

Jacob earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University before completing his J.D. at Yale Law School. After graduation, he clerked for Judge Charles S. Haight, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and Judge John M. Walker, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. These early experiences gave him a strong foundation in both trial and appellate work.

Jacob launched his legal career as a federal prosecutor in the Public Corruption Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he tried multiple jury cases and won convictions in high-profile corruption and fraud prosecutions, including against a senior United Nations official. At Susman Godfrey LLP, he now represents leading companies such as NBCUniversal, Third Point, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, delivering significant wins in complex commercial litigation and financial disputes in courts across the United States.

Jacob W. Buchdahl has been recognized for his litigation work in leading legal rankings for over a decade. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been listed in publications such as Chambers USA, Lawdragon, and Benchmark Litigation. In addition to his practice, he is active in community service, serving on the Board of Directors of Lawyers for Children and supporting organizations focused on justice and advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Susman Godfrey L.L.P.
• Member, Federal Bar Council
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member of the Board of Directors, Lawyers for Children
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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