Best San Francisco, California Litigation - Securities Lawyers
Under Elizabeth Cabraser’s leadership, Lieff Cabraser has become one of the country’s largest law firms serving clients seeking redress for financial and consumer fraud , anti-competitive practices , harmful drugs and products , and illegal employment practices . For four decades, Elizabeth has made sure that our firm remains dedicated to its clients and its core values. Possessing unparalleled expertise in complex civil litigation, Elizabeth has served as court-appointed lead, co...
When business partnerships, startups, and investment funds are in the throes of intra-company disputes or face claims of wrongdoing, business litigator John D. Pernick guides companies and their founders, directors, executives, and investors toward resolutions that serve their overall interests, be it through negotiation or litigation. He also represents companies and individuals in complex state and federal litigation matters and in connection with investigations by the Securities Exchange C...
Bruce A. Ericson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Bruce A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce A. Ericson since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bruce A. Ericson is held by other lawyers.
Anna Erickson White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Anna Erickson practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Anna Erickson White since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anna Erickson White is held by other lawyers.
Katherine Lubin Benson is a partner in our San Francisco office specializing in securities and derivative suits and antitrust class actions. Katherine currently represents court-appointed co-lead plaintiffs in shareholder derivative litigation against Fox Corporation’s directors and officers pending in Delaware Chancery Court, In re Fox Corporation Derivative Litigation , C.A. No. 2023-0418-BWD (Del. Ch.), and court-appointed co-lead plaintiff in securities fraud litigation against Bloc...
James J. Brosnahan is named among the top 30 trial lawyers in the United States, according to the Legal 500 US . A lion of the trial bar , James J. Brosnahan is one of the most respected and recognized trial lawyers in the United States. Mr. Brosnahan has more than 50 years of experience in both civil and criminal trial work. He regularly undertakes complex cases that are about to go to trial. He has tried, to conclusion, 150 cases. The cases have ranged from anti-trust to wire fraud and from...
Richard M. Heimann is one of the nation’s foremost trial attorneys and skilled negotiators, with unparalleled experience in complex securities and investor fraud, antitrust and intellectual property, consumer protection, and personal injury and mass tort cases. Richard led Lieff Cabraser’s work in the Wells Fargo Shareholder Derivative Litigation and was appointed Co-Lead Plaintiffs’ Counsel in the case. In April 2020, the Court granted final approval to a settlement includi...
Jordan Eth is Chair of the firm's Securities Litigation, Enforcement, and White-Collar Criminal Defense Group. He is one of the nation's leading securities litigators, representing public companies and their officers and directors in securities class actions, SEC investigations, derivative suits, mergers and acquisitions litigation, and internal investigations. In 2008, Mr. Eth received aCalifornia Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award for co-leading the successful defense of JDS Uniphase Corp. a...
A Business Leader, Innovator and Defender of Investor Rights Bruce W. Leppla is a partner in the San Francisco office of Lieff Cabraser, the 2022 New York Law Journal “Class Action Department of the Year,” the 2021 American Lawyer “Boutique Litigation Firm of the Year,” and the Benchmark Litigation “California Plaintiff Firm of the Year.” Bruce has received numerous honors and awards, including: Lawdragon named Bruce “one of the nation’s best pl...
Gabie has a broad range of experience representing domestic and international clients in federal and state courts in complex, high-stakes commercial and securities litigation, including class action lawsuits. As a former prosecutor, Gabie has invaluable courtroom experience. She also helps clients effectively navigate government investigations, enforcement actions, employment disputes, internal investigations. Learn more about their practice.
Gian Gualco-Nelson focuses his practice on complex securities enforcement and litigation matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, he clerked for the Honorable Cecilia Altonaga of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida and served as a law fellow for the Honorable Charles Breyer of the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Mr. Gualco-Nelson was previously an associate at another international law firm in San Francisco.
Noah Guiney is an experienced litigator who focuses on complex litigation in federal and California state courts. He joined WilmerHale as a summer associate in 2017. Mr. Guiney represents individuals and corporations in a wide variety of civil matters before state and federal courts and in regulatory investigations. He has particular experience with securities and antitrust litigation, commercial disputes in California state courts, investigations by state attorneys general, as well as litiga...
