Mikaela Jackson
Senior Associate
Suite 2200
San Diego, CA 92101
Mikaela Jackson is an associate in the San Diego, California office. Mikaela defends automobile manufacturers in breach of warranty and fraud matters throughout California and in federal court. She also represents employers in labor and employment law disputes as well as manufacturers in product liability litigation.
Mikaela Jackson is an associate in the San Diego, California office. Mikaela defends automobile manufacturers in breach of warranty and fraud matters throughout California and in federal court. She also represents employers in labor and employment law disputes as well as manufacturers in product liability litigation.
Experience
Representative Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Has conducted research on a variety of warranty and products liability issues
- Has assisted in writing expert reports
- Has prepared and argued motions for summary judgment and other law and motion matters including extensive discovery motion practice
- Has successfully handled alternative dispute resolution of matters including mediation and judicial settlement conferences
- Has conducted plaintiff depositions and defended corporate representative depositions
Previous Professional Experience
- Judicial Extern to the Honorable James Crandall of the Orange County Superior Court (August 2018 – May 2019)
Education
-
Chapman University, Fowler School of Law,
JD
(2019)
- CALI Award: Trial Practice and Legal Analysis Workshop
- Chapman Women’s Lawyers Association, Vice President
- Chapman Law Courier
- Chapman Law Big Sibling Program
-
University of Arizona,
BA,
Political Science/Pre-Law
(2016)
- Mock Trial Competition Team
- Model United Nations
- Business of Entertainment Club
- Commercial Real Estate Club
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Practice Areas
Industries
Representative Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Has conducted research on a variety of warranty and products liability issues
- Has assisted in writing expert reports
- Has prepared and argued motions for summary judgment and other law and motion matters including extensive discovery motion practice
- Has successfully handled alternative dispute resolution of matters including mediation and judicial settlement conferences
- Has conducted plaintiff depositions and defended corporate representative depositions
Previous Professional Experience
- Judicial Extern to the Honorable James Crandall of the Orange County Superior Court (August 2018 – May 2019)
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2026)
- San Diego Super Lawyers, Rising Star - Employment & Labor (2025)
Professional Activities
- San Diego County Bar Association (2019–present)
Mikaela Jackson is an associate in the San Diego, California office. Mikaela defends automobile manufacturers in breach of warranty and fraud matters throughout California and in federal court. She also represents employers in labor and employment law disputes as well as manufacturers in product liability litigation.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
- Has conducted research on a variety of warranty and products liability issues
- Has assisted in writing expert reports
- Has prepared and argued motions for summary judgment and other law and motion matters including extensive discovery motion practice
- Has successfully handled alternative dispute resolution of matters including mediation and judicial settlement conferences
- Has conducted plaintiff depositions and defended corporate representative depositions
Previous Professional Experience
- Judicial Extern to the Honorable James Crandall of the Orange County Superior Court (August 2018 – May 2019)
Education
-
Chapman University, Fowler School of Law,
JD
(2019)
- CALI Award: Trial Practice and Legal Analysis Workshop
- Chapman Women’s Lawyers Association, Vice President
- Chapman Law Courier
- Chapman Law Big Sibling Program
-
University of Arizona,
BA,
Political Science/Pre-Law
(2016)
- Mock Trial Competition Team
- Model United Nations
- Business of Entertainment Club
- Commercial Real Estate Club
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Practice Areas
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2026)
- San Diego Super Lawyers, Rising Star - Employment & Labor (2025)
- San Diego County Bar Association (2019–present)
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