Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Securities
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Scott W. Wilkinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Securities. Scott W., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bill is a first-chair trial lawyer whose practice focuses on high-stakes disputes involving antitrust, class action, and other complex commercial litigation issues. Clients have described Bill as an "A+ litigator who would be on anyone's list of lawyers if you had a problem" and have praised him for his "good reputation, which is well deserved." Bill is regularly listed in Chambers USA "Leaders in Their Field," The Best Lawyers in America®, and Texas Super Lawyers®.
Valecia McDowell is a national thought leader in the areas of governmental and internal investigations, conduct risk management, and civil rights and racial equity assessments. Valecia is ranked in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers , included in national publications such as Bloomberg , American Banker , Corporate Compliance Insights , and Inside Counsel. Valecia was one of the ten “Innovative Legal Practitioners” identified by the London-based Financial Times in 2023 and on Forbes To...
Tina is a member of the firm and practices in the areas of commercial litigation, professional liability and ethics, securities and FINRA, and appellate advocacy. She has tried cases in state and federal court and in alternative dispute resolution forums, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Tina has written numerous appellate briefs on a wide range of issues and has argued before state and federal appellate courts. Tina represents individuals and entities in dispute...
Lance W. Waters practices in the areas of commercial litigation, securities litigation, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. Before joining the firm, Lance served as a law clerk to the Honorable Yvette Kane of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Lance received his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Tulane University Law School and his Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Tulane University. While in law school, Lance served as a Managing Editor...
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.
Mr. Calaway is a commercial litigator who advocates for his clients both in and outside of the courtroom, in state and federal court, and at the trial and appellate levels. An experienced litigator who is more familiar with large and complex cases, Mr. Calaway's understanding of and experience with every stage of a case as it moves through the judicial system serves his clients well. His experience allows him to represent clients from start to finish, providing keen insight and astute precisi...
Alex Spector focuses her practice on government investigations and enforcement matters, internal investigations and white collar criminal matters. She regularly represents global corporations, financial institutions and individuals in investigations and enforcement proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and other regulatory organizations. Ms. Spector also has experience representing corporat...
Caroline Payne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Securities. Caroline, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth Driscoll represents clients in a variety of complex securities litigation and enforcement matters. She was previously a summer associate at WilmerHale. While in law school, Ms. Driscoll served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Juan R. Torruella of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ms. Driscoll was also a research assistant for Professor David H. Webber. Ms. Driscoll served as a law clerk for US Magistrate Judge the Honorable Judith G. Dein of the US Dist...
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...
Shelby Anderson counsels clients, including investment management companies and private equity funds, on a wide range of financial services matters, including investigations and complex securities, corporate governance and compliance issues. Prior to joining WilmerHale, she worked as an associate and a summer associate for another law firm in New York City. During law school, Ms. Anderson was an extern in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement and a judicial...
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