Best Lawyers in America for Securities Regulation
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Laura Blockman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Laura practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Blockman since 2026. 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 Laura Blockman is held by other lawyers.
Jocelyn Keider is a litigator with experience defending high-stakes complex litigation matters in numerous jurisdictions. Jocelyn’s practice focuses on complex commercial matters with serious financial implications, class actions, and securities litigation and enforcement matters. She represents public companies, including biopharmaceutical companies, technology companies, financial institutions, as well as their officers and directors in federal and state court. Ms. Keider also maintai...
W. Matthew Weigel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. W. Matthew practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized W. Matthew Weigel 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 W. Matthew Weigel is held by other lawyers.
Jonathan H. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Jonathan H. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan H. Lee since 2022. 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 profession...
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.
Christian D. Gateskill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Christian D. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christian D. Gateskill 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 Christian D. Gateskill is held by other...
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...
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...
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
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