Jason Day

Corporate Governance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Denver, Colorado

24+ years experience

Perkins Coie LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

303-291-2300

https://www.perkinscoie.com/professionals/jason-day

1900 Sixteenth Street, Suite 1400, Denver, CO 80202-5255

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Bio

Jason Day is a partner with the firm's Business practice. He focuses his practice on securities regulations and public offerings. Jason counsels public companies on Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NYSE and NASDAQ compliance and disclosure issues. He also advises public company executives and boards regarding executive compensation, corporate governance, corporate finance, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, Regulation FD and Section 16 compliance. Jason's securities experience also includes representation of issuers and underwriters in public securities offerings, including initial public offerings. He has also represented clients in spin-offs, PIPEs, 144A offerings, shelf registrations, private placements and tender offers. In addition, Jason represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions. Jason Day is a partner with the firm's Business practice. He focuses his practice on securities regulations and public offerings. Jason counsels public companies on Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NYSE and NASDAQ compliance and disclosure issues. He also advises public company executives and boards regarding executive compensation, corporate governance, corporate finance, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, Regulation FD and Section 16 compliance. Jason's securities experience also includes representation of issuers and underwriters in public securities offerings, including initial public offerings. He has also represented clients in spin-offs, PIPEs, 144A offerings, shelf registrations, private placements and tender offers. In addition, Jason represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions.

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Denver (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Denver (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Denver (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Denver (2020)
Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Recognized: Securities Regulation
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Practice Area: Mining Law
Listed in the Legal 500 under capital markets-equity offerings, 2011
Named a "Colorado Rising Star," by Super Lawyers, 2012 - 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 2001
Syracuse University, BA

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Reviews

Pamela Edwards

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Counsel for a Complex Public Offering

Our company was navigating a high-stakes follow-on public offering, and the complexities of SEC regulations and corporate governance requirements were daunting. We engaged Jason Day at Perkins Coie based on his formidable reputation, and the experience exceeded every expectation. With 24 years of deep-seated expertise in securities regulation, Jason provided not just legal advice, but strategic counsel that was critical to our success. His guidance on navigating the intricacies of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was precise and proactive, helping us anticipate and resolve potential issues well before they became obstacles. It's clear why he has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in this field—his command of the material is exceptional. Beyond his technical mastery, Jason’s professionalism and calm demeanor instilled confidence across our entire executive team and board during a pressured process. He is a true partner who invests fully in his clients' outcomes. Thanks to Jason’s diligent work and insightful strategy, our offering was executed flawlessly and received positively by the market. For any public company facing securities or governance challenges in Denver, Jason Day is the unequivocal choice.