Every Elites Group lawyer in every practice has made exceptional client service a Firmwide priority. Year after year, Elites Group's high standards continue to earn accolades from industry groups and publications, acknowledgment from peers, and recognition from both new and established clients.!
Deborah Sloan's litigation practice is diverse, ranging from lawsuits bringing innovative business challenges to complex, multiparty commercial disputes. Her cases include multidistrict litigation as well as single party disputes. Deborah has tried cases in federal and state district courts, in arbitration, and to administrative review boards. She has also argued several appeals.
Deborah has served as lead counsel for IBM in technology disputes arising from stadium builds, renovations, and technology upgrades, including projects at Texas A&M University's Kyle Field and the Atlanta Falcons Mercedes Benz Stadium. Deborah has also served as lead counsel for IBM in multiple breach of contract cases and age discrimination arbitrations. Deborah has substantial experience in tax litigation; she led the successful defense of several travel websites in individual and class actions brought by tax authorities to retroactively extend hotel taxes traditionally imposed only on hotels to websites facilitating hotel reservations. She is currently protesting a $1.8 billion state tax assessment.
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Jackie is a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry and regularly speaks on topics of interest in the construction industry.
