Jeffrey P. Ayres
Partner
Jeff's success is built not only on his record of victories but on his dedication to his clients' interests. His excellent rapport with clients stems from his ability to translate complex legal points into plain English appropriate to each client's needs. Jeff served as chair of Venable’s Ethics Committee for more than 30 years, until October 2024.
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Experience
Experience
Representative Clients
- The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
Insights
Insights
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- J.D. magna cum laude George Washington University Law School 1977
- Order of the Coif
- B.A. cum laude Harvard College 1974
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission
- Vice chair, 2023 – present
- Commissioner, 2009 – 2023
- Past chair, Maryland State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
Recognition
Recognition
- Super Lawyers, Labor and Employment, Maryland, 2008 – 2018, 2020
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Lawyer of the Year, Labor Law – Management, 2022
- Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law – Management, Baltimore, 2021
- Employment Law – Management, 2007 – 2021, 2023 – 2025
- Labor Law – Management, 2007 – 2021, 2023 – 2025
- Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2007 – 2021, 2023 – 2025
- Chambers USA, Labor and Employment, Maryland, 2003 – 2024
- The American Lawyer, Top Rated Lawyer, Appellate Law, 2013
- Corporate Counsel, Top Rated Lawyer, Appellate Law, 2013
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rated
- Who's Who Legal, Leading Practitioner, Management Labor and Employment
Community
Community
Volunteerism
- Chair, Board of Trustees, Claggett Camp and Conference Center