He has represented information technology and life sciences companies in over 35 patent lawsuits, often prevailing at early stages of the dispute. He has also handled numerous high-profile arbitrations, several of which involved the interplay between arbitration and court proceedings. Mr. Jacobs is the co-founder of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group, and currently heads its Life Sciences Practice Group. He received B.A. from Stanford University in 1977 and J.D. from Yale University in 1983. He is a member of the bar of California.