Atty. Jonathan Shamay-Draluck

Atty. Jonathan Shamay-Draluck

Jonathan Shamay-Draluck is a seasoned transactional attorney who has led complex, high-value arrangements on behalf of, or opposite, dozens of Fortune 100 companies. With a particular focus on the rapidly growing digital infrastructure industry, Jonathan has represented investors, hyperscalers, developers and others in data center construction, leasing, and the full range of ancillary commercial arrangements.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Jonathan Shamay-Draluck is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991), District of Columbia (1993), Massachusetts (2003), and Virginia (2017). Educated at Emory University School of Law J.D. Articles Editor, Emory International Law Review; Recipient, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Tax Award (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Founding Member, Alliance for Digital Innovation •Co-Founder, BionetworQ •Former Co-Chair, Boston Bar Association Corporate Law Committee •Pitch Coach and Judge, MassChallenge. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jonathan Shamay-Draluck is a seasoned transactional attorney who has led complex, high-value arrangements on behalf of, or opposite, dozens of Fortune 100 companies
  • With a particular focus on the rapidly growing digital infrastructure industry, Jonathan has represented investors, hyperscalers, developers and others in data center construction, leasing, and the full range of ancillary commercial arrangements
  • He has also negotiated deployment of subsea and terrestrial fiber and supported operation of data network elements around the globe
  • He has advised space companies throughout their development lifecycle, in M&A, sponsored research, manufacturing, integration, assembly, logistics, launch, and transmission
  • His broad technology practice has brought him to serve in a variety of other roles including as outside and in-house counsel to technology companies and IT consulting firms, leading efforts to align proprietary offerings, professional services and third-party systems, to enable enterprises to leverage AI and other high-throughput platforms
  • Beyond the technology sector, Jonathan has represented pharmaceutical and medical device companies as they negotiated M&A, sponsored research, clinical trials, technology transfer, patent licensing, and manufacture agreements
  • He also counsels startups on formation, securities issuance, intellectual property protection, compliance, go-to-market contracting, and sale of control
  • Concentrations •Data Infrastructure Deployment •Mergers and Acquisitions •U.S
  • Market Entry •Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices •Software and SaaS Platforms •Telecommunications and Internet Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Sabbatical Fellowship Award in Talmud, Pardes Institute •Honored, Boston Business Journal, “40 Under 40” Business and Community Leaders •Featured, Mass High Tech, “Mover and Innovators”

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Shamay-Draluck's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Shamay-Draluck handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Jonathan Shamay-Draluck's law office located?
Jonathan Shamay-Draluck's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Shamay-Draluck handle?
Jonathan Shamay-Draluck focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Jonathan Shamay-Draluck practiced law?
Jonathan Shamay-Draluck has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Education

Emory University School of Law J.D. Articles Editor, Emory International Law Review; Recipient, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Tax Award
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University of Pennsylvania B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003
Virginia
Admitted: 2017

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