Jonathan Tonge is a partner in Andersen, Tate, and Carr’s anti-human trafficking division. He represents survivors of sex trafficking in civil lawsuits against businesses that profited from their victimization. Alongside Pat McDonough, Jonathan made history by filing the first civil sex trafficking cases in Georgia. His unwavering commitment to serving survivors, holding businesses accountable, and raising awareness makes him a valuable mentor and community leader. As an adjunct professor, he also teaches human trafficking litigation at the University of Georgia’s School of Law.
Jonathan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2016, clerked for the Honorable Timothy C. Batten, Sr. of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Prior to that, he gained diverse litigation experience with Atlanta-area law firms in practice areas including personal injury, business litigation, and appellate matters.
During law school, Jonathan was part of the inaugural class of the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic (CEASE), representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse. He remains involved with CEASE as a frequent guest speaker and panelist and is passionate about mentoring law students at various universities.
In addition to representing survivors in civil lawsuits, Jonathan Tonge continues to champion this cause in a variety of ways. This includes drafting state-wide legislation that protects and benefits survivors of sex trafficking as they work toward healing and recovery. He serves on the Diocese of Atlanta Commission on Human Trafficking, developing and presenting awareness and prevention trainings to community groups and churches across 75 countries in North Georgia. He is also an active member of the Gwinnett County Rotary Club.
Jonathan and his wife, Jessica, grew up in Waycross, Georgia and now live in Peachtree Corners with their son, Sam.