Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Litigation - Securities
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Emily Brody-Bizar counsels clients on a wide range of investigations matters including complex securities, corporate governance and compliance issues. During law school, she interned with the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and was a member of Penn Law’s Inn of Court, Criminal Defense Clinic, Immigrant Rights Project, Innocence Project and Criminal Record Expungement Project.
Andrew Todres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Andrew, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Helen Gugel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Helen, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily B. Tate is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Emily B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Julia Ansanelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Julia, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma Bennett focuses her practice on complex enforcement matters, as well as other disputes and investigations in the financial services industry. She regularly represents financial institutions, investment advisors, broker-dealers, and companies in regulatory enforcement actions and investigations before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and other...
Katherine Mateo is a skilled litigator with extensive experience in resolving complex, high-stakes commercial disputes for prominent companies and individuals. For nearly a decade, Kat has helped clients navigate claims and investigations. From single-plaintiff cases to class actions, she has achieved favorable results at trial, on appeal, through arbitration, mediation and negotiated settlement. Kat has handled a range of commercial disputes including those involving intellectual property, s...
Sara A. Maldonado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Sara A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Catherine Savio is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group in Uniondale, New York. Her practice focuses on complex business disputes, including matters involving commercial litigation and litigation – securities. She represents businesses and individuals in a variety of industries in disputes involving contractual issues, corporate governance, financial transactions, and other business-related matters. Catherine has experience representing clients in ...
Nicole Prunetti focuses her practice on securities litigation and enforcement matters. She regularly represents large corporations, financial institutions and C-suite executives in connection with all stages of high-stakes securities and corporate law litigations, including securities class action lawsuits and mergers and acquisitions litigation. Ms. Prunetti also has experience defending corporate clients in regulatory enforcement matters and investigations, conducting internal investigation...
Christopher R. Fredmonski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Christopher R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Margaret B. Beasley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Margaret B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leon Kotlyar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Leon, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Kyrie Graziosi focuses her practice on complex securities litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, as well as other disputes and investigations in the financial services industry. She regularly represents companies, financial institutions, broker-dealers, and swap dealers in regulatory enforcement actions and investigations before the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and self-regulatory organizations.
Gaurav Talwar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Gaurav, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gaurav is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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