Brian Pettis

Brian Pettis, Esq. is a skilled legal professional currently serving as a Corporate, Securities & Private Funds Associate at Jackson Walker LLP since November 2021. With a diverse background, Brian has significant experience in both law and law enforcement, having worked as a Police Detective and Field Training Officer with the San Jose Police Department since July 2005. Brian's investigative achievements include leading a 20-person fraud task force that dismantled the largest fraud and identity theft ring in San Jose history. A distinguished alumnus of Santa Clara University School of Law, Brian graduated summa cum laude with a Juris Doctor, receiving multiple honors and scholarships, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management from Bellevue University. Additional legal experience includes roles at prominent firms such as Latham & Watkins and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and early internships with Airbnb and the Entrepreneurs' Law Clinic.