Jesse D. Bannon

Jesse is an attorney in Constangy’s Jacksonville office, where he advises employers in a wide range of employment and civil litigation matters.

Jesse works closely with employers to develop litigation strategies that align with their business goals while minimizing disruption. He is focused on providing practical, responsive guidance throughout all stages of litigation.

Jesse also serves as a neutral Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, where his practice spans all stages and types of civil dispute resolution, including pre-suit mediations, global settlement conferences, state and federal court-ordered mediations, and appellate mediations.

Honors & Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America^® for Employment Law – Management (2021-2026)
• Florida Legal Elite (2017-2018)
• Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers^® (2018-2019)

About Me

Jesse is a movie buff and foodie and enjoys traveling and staying active with his wife and young son.

Representative Matters

• Hudson v. Florida Dep’t of Corrections. USDC, Northern District of Florida (2017). Represented state agency in race retaliation lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment.
• Hughes v. Santa Rosa County School Board. USDC, Northern District of Florida (2015). Represented school board in a gender discrimination lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment.
• Ice v. Matthew Shirk, Public Defender for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. USDC, Middle District of Florida (2015). Represented Public Defender in his official and individual capacities in a gender discrimination, sex harassment, libel, and §1983 lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal of claims with prejudice.
• Mitcham v. University of South Florida Board of Trustees. USDC, Middle District of Florida (2014). Represented state university in a race and gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment.
• Mann v. St. Johns County School Board. USDC, Middle District of Florida (2014). Represented school board in a disability discrimination, retaliation, and accommodation lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment.
• Schoppman v. University of South Florida Board of Trustees. USDC, Middle District of Florida (2012). Represented state university in a retaliation lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment. Successfully upheld on appeal to United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2013). Certiorari denied on appeal to Supreme Court of the United States (2014).
• Burns v. City of Cape Coral. USDC, Middle District of Florida (2012). Represented city in a race and gender discrimination lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment. Successfully upheld on appeal to United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2013).
• Ruud v. University of South Florida Board of Trustees. Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (2011). Represented university in a breach of contract and promissory estoppel lawsuit. Successfully obtained dismissal on summary judgment. Successfully upheld on appeal to Florida’s Second DCA (2012).
• Represented non-profit hospital in grievance arbitration hearings (2010-2016). Several decisions for defense.
• Represented large defense contractor in grievance arbitration hearings (2011-2015). Several decisions for defense.
• Represented state university in grievance arbitration hearings (2016). Decision for defense.

Education

University of Florida College of Law

• J.D., cum laude, 2009
• Dean's List
• Book Awards: Legal Research & Writing, Evidence, and Trial Practice
• Teaching Assistant: Legal Research & Writing, Appellate Advocacy, and Trial Practice
• William A. Jacob Scholarship Recipient
• Clifford W. Crandall Memorial Scholarship Recipient
• Criminal Law Association
• John Marshall Bar Association

University of South Florida

• B.A., Mass Communications, magna cum laude, 2000
• Dean's List
• Top Scholar Award
• Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society

News

Events

Civic

• Galinsky Academy, Board of Directors (2012-2020)
• Community Security Initiative Advisory Committee (2022 – present)

Professional

• Jacksonville Bar Association
• Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate

Certifications

• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator