Jackson Walker proudly congratulates partner Len A. Wade on his invitation to join the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the legal profession’s most selective and respected organizations dedicated to the preservation of the right to civil jury trial.

“I’m honored to be invited to join ABOTA,” Len stated. “The organization’s commitment to civility, professionalism, and the right to trial by jury aligns with the values that have guided my practice throughout my career. I look forward to contributing to its mission alongside so many respected advocates.”

“The organization’s commitment to civility, professionalism, and the right to trial by jury aligns with the values that have guided my practice throughout my career. “

ABOTA membership is extended by invitation only to a select group of trial lawyers who exemplify high personal character, professionalism, and integrity. Candidates must have served as lead counsel in numerous civil jury trials that resulted in a verdict or hung jury. Following a rigorous review and vetting process by the local ABOTA chapter, nominees must receive more than 75% approval from the local chapter to be invited to join.

Formed in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges committed to promoting and protecting the Seventh Amendment right to a civil jury trial. The organization counts more than 7,300 members across all 50 states and the District of Columbia and encourages active engagement in chapter activities and national programs that advance the highest standards of trial practice.

Len joins a select group of Jackson Walker attorneys who have been invited into ABOTA’s membership, including Chip Babcock, John Beckworth, Matt Dow, Richard Griffin, Jeff Harvey, and Robert P. Latham.

Meet Len

Len A. Wade is a partner in Jackson Walker’s Litigation group with a practice centered on complex litigation, mediation, and arbitration. In recent years his practice has involved representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of cases of all types. A mediator for more than 20 years, he trained with the Attorney-Mediators Institute, is a member of the Association of Attorney Mediators, and serves on the American Arbitration Association’s commercial panel of neutrals for complex cases. Len previously served as judge of the 141st District Court of Texas (2003–2009), presiding over numerous jury and bench trials, and earlier represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal matters involving business torts, contracts, employment, and insurance coverage. He has also been active in professional organizations, including the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, the ABA Litigation Section’s Business Torts Subcommittee, and the ABA Young Lawyers Division’s ADR Committee planning board.