Vera Institute of Justice

Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Consumer Law and Fintech and Crypto Assets Practices, Jeremy Creelan combines a long record of litigating disputes with extensive regulatory investigations experience. He served as special counsel to the governor in the administration of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, with a wide portfolio ranging from public ethics and election law to oversight over energy, transportation, and infrastructure project planning after superstorm Sandy. Jeremy was appointed by Governor Cuomo to co-chair his Raise the Age Commission, which developed, with Vera, a report and recommendations that formed the blueprint for New York State’s legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility, among other juvenile justice reforms. Jeremy has successfully represented clients in trials, domestic and international arbitrations, and appeals. His broad experience and winning track record in complex commercial litigation includes class action consumer fraud defense and investigations; insurance and reinsurance disputes; federal and state election law matters; and intellectual property matters related to technology, including IT outsourcing disputes. He helps clients navigate state and federal regulatory investigations, particularly in financial services; public ethics and lobbying law; and energy and telecommunications. His public service in New York State government and deep policy interests help to provide both creative solutions and nuanced advocacy in the face of regulatory scrutiny. Jeremy first joined Jenner & Block in 2006, after serving as deputy director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. At the Brennan Center, he developed and prosecuted numerous high-profile election law cases to protect voters’ rights. He also co-authored a landmark, comprehensive study of New York State's legislative process and, as an adjunct professor at the NYU School of Law, taught an election law seminar. He continues to litigate voting rights and election law cases.