Elyse Lyons, an associate in the Dallas Office of global law firm Jones Day, has been chosen to join the Dallas Regional Chamber's LEAD YP Class of 2017, a leadership development program for young professionals.

"We congratulate Elyse on her selection for this group of outstanding civic-minded young professionals," said Hilda C. Galvan, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Dallas Office. "She is clearly a future leader and will benefit greatly from this excellent opportunity."

As a member of the Business & Tort Litigation Practice, Ms. Lyons focuses on complex commercial litigation and corporate internal investigations. Besides the Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals, she is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Young Catholic Professionals, AmeriCorps Reading Partners, and Attorneys Serving the Community. Ms. Lyons maintains an active pro bono practice, assisting clients through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas.

Jones Day is a global law firm with 44 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Its unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to its perennial ranking as among the best in the world in client service. Jones Day provides significant legal representation for almost half of the Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, and FT Global 500.