Biography

Jon Newman is a shareholder at Sherman Dunn, P.C., a union-side law firm in Washington D.C. His practice is dedicated exclusively to the representation of labor unions, with a particular emphasis on unions in the building trades. He works closely with union officers and representatives to provide strategic and litigation counsel in connection with organizing campaigns. Jon has extensive experience assisting unions with the negotiation and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.

In addition, Jon regularly provides counsel to unions on internal governance issues, including LMRDA compliance. Jon litigates regularly in U.S. district courts, U.S. courts of appeals, state courts and before the National Labor Relations Board and other government agencies. He has also handled numerous arbitration matters. Jon graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1994 and was a member of the Order of Coif.

He received his Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College in 1989. Jon is admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia, numerous U.S. courts of appeals, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He is a member of the American and D.C. Bar Associations.