Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Litigation - Securities
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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...
Arthur Kutoroff represents individuals and businesses in a broad array of white-collar criminal and regulatory investigation and litigation matters, as well as in securities and commercial litigation. In particular, Arthur focuses on defending clients accused of securities fraud, bribery, and related offenses at both the trial and appellate levels. He has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and among the “Ones to Watch” for 2024 and 2025 by Best Lawyers. His ex...
Michelle Tuma is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Securities. Michelle practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Tuma since 2025. 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 Michelle Tuma is held by other lawyers.
Patrick McDonough is an associate in Sterlington's Litigation practice. He represents executives, companies, and boards in complex commercial disputes, with a particular focus on securities and shareholder litigation, fiduciary duty claims, and federal securities actions. He also counsels clients on corporate governance matters and has extensive experience managing cases in trial and appellate courts across the country as well as in arbitration. Prior to Sterlington, Patrick practiced at Mint...
Jeff Goldfine is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Jeff has a varied practice, representing private equity and other investment firms, public and private companies, boards of directors, and individuals in state and federal courts and before arbitration tribunals throughout the country. Jeff has experience in the courtroom and the boardroom, counseling clients on a multitude of issues including business disputes, M&A litigation, corporate governance, restructurings,...
Helen Gugel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Helen practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Helen Gugel since 2021. 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 Helen Gugel is held by other lawyers.
Gaurav Talwar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Gaurav practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Gaurav Talwar since 2024. 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 Gaurav Talwar is held by other lawyers.
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