Jay Edelson is widely recognized as a leader in consumer class action litigation, technology law, corporate compliance issues, and consumer advocacy. He has appeared on dozens of local, national, and international television and radio programs, and was named one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 To Watch” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Mr. Edelson’s involvement with the first class action settlement for text message spam earned him the nickname “the Spam Slammer” and he was also named a “Legal Rebel” by the American Bar Association Journal. He is regularly asked to advise legislators on issues related to his practice, including consumer issues involving the recent federal bailouts and technology issues such as those involving mobile marketing.