Jackson Walker to Pay $15 Million to Settle DOJ Claims Over Judge's Secret Romance

Texas law firm Jackson Walker agreed to pay $15 million to settle Justice Department claims tied to a former partner's undisclosed romantic relationship with ex-U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David R. Jones, who approved millions in legal fees for the firm. Separately, Jackson Walker is returning $4.785 million of $10.7 million in fees from cases Jones oversaw — roughly 44%. Private litigation seeking $64 million in damages remains pending.