Bio

Jonathan Deem is Bailey Glasser's Corporate Practice Group Leader where he skillfully manages mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, private equity, corporate finance, entrepreneurial, and energy and natural resources transactions. Jonathan is praised for his practical legal advice, efficiency, and dedication to his clients. Among numerous recognitions, Jonathan has been recognized by Chambers USA since 2019, with one client stating that “Jonathan is the best I have ever worked with.” Jonathan has represented a wide variety of clients throughout his career, including government agencies, internet service providers, nonprofits, real estate developers, technology startups, banks, private equity funds, high-net-worth family offices, and natural resource companies. Jonathan is on the cutting edge of deals involving the development of renewable energy projects on former coal mining sites. Another piece of his impactful work is serving as outside general counsel to the West Virginia Investment Management Board, which oversees the investment of West Virginia’s pension funds and other long term monies. Before joining Bailey & Glasser, Jonathan was General Counsel to former West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin and was Manchin’s Chief of Staff upon his election to the U.S. Senate.