Jacob (Jack) Goldberg focuses his practice on product liability litigation, investigations and appellate matters, drawing on a diverse background in government enforcement, criminal prosecution and judicial service. Before joining Shook, Jack served as a court attorney with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, where he analyzed civil, criminal, family court and special proceeding appeals, prepared recommendations for the court and drafted proposed judicial opinions.
Previously, Jack served as a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, where he managed a caseload of civil and criminal matters involving consumer fraud and financial crimes. His experience included conducting investigations, developing enforcement strategies, drafting dispositive motions and briefs, overseeing discovery, presenting matters to grand juries and arguing motions in court. He also served as second chair in a three-week jury trial that resulted in a guilty verdict.
Jack’s government experience also includes internships with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the offices of the Illinois, New York and Massachusetts Attorneys General, where he worked on matters involving consumer protection, public integrity, fraud and white-collar prosecutions.
Jack earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School. He received his B.A. in philosophy and political science from Washington University in St. Louis.