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Mintz Grabs Perkins Coie White-Collar Partner in San Diego | The Recorder
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo has added to its white-collar practice on the West Coast, bringing on a lawyer with experience at several Big Law firms, most recently Perkins Coie. Sean Prosser made a move to the Boston-based firm as it grows its California presence. He was a partner at Seattle-based Perkins Coie, where […]
Ex-Enron CEO Skilling Plans Second Act – WSJ
Just weeks after being released from federal custody following his 2006 conviction on fraud, conspiracy and insider-trading charges, Mr. Skilling has been holding meetings with former Enron executives and others, hoping to win backing for a new energy venture, people familiar with the matter said. The exact nature of the project is something of a […]
Ex-Kirkland Partner Robert Khuzami to Leave SDNY Deputy Role | New York Law Journal
Robert Khuzami, the deputy U.S. attorney in Manhattan, is stepping down April 12. Khuzami, a former Kirkland & Ellis white-collar partner, joined the Southern District of New York at the beginning of 2018, serving as second-in-command to U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman. Berman named Audrey Strauss, currently senior counsel in the office, to replace Khuzami as deputy U.S. attorney and […]
Senior SEC Enforcement Lawyer Charles D. Riely Joins Jenner & Block in New York
Jenner & Block announced today that Charles D. Riely, a former assistant regional director of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement, joined the firm as a partner in New York. He is a member of the firm’s Investigations, Compliance and Defense Practice. via Jenner & Block | Senior SEC Enforcement Lawyer […]
Justin C. Jeffries Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in Atlanta Office
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Justin C. Jeffries has been named the Associate Regional Director for enforcement in the Atlanta Regional Office. Mr. Jeffries succeeds Aaron Lipson, who left the agency in December 2018. In his new role, Mr. Jeffries will oversee the Atlanta office’s enforcement efforts in Georgia, North Carolina, South […]
Jason J. Burt Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC’s Denver Office
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jason J. Burt has been named the Associate Regional Director for enforcement in the SEC’s Denver Regional Office. Mr. Burt succeeds Kurt Gottschall, who became Regional Director of the SEC’s Denver office in November 2018. via SEC.gov | Jason J. Burt Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC’s […]
Industry Pro Stacie Hartman Joins Steptoe’s Financial Services Practice as Co-Chair | Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce that Stacie Hartman, an accomplished regulatory enforcement lawyer and first-chair litigator, has joined the firm as co-chair of its Financial Services Group. She will reside in the Chicago office and will also maintain a New York office. via Industry Pro Stacie Hartman Joins Steptoe’s Financial Services Practice […]
MoFo Hires SEC Vet Jina Choi, Former Head of SF Regional Office | The Recorder
Jina L. Choi, who led the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s San Francisco regional office until November, has made a move to Morrison & Foerster. Choi has joined the firm as a partner in the securities litigation, enforcement and white-collar defense group, MoFo announced Wednesday. via MoFo Hires SEC Vet Jina Choi, Former Head of SF Regional […]
Stephen Cazares Joins Davis Wright Tremaine in California
Stephen A. Cazares, a former federal prosecutor with two decades of experience handling complex corporate and securities fraud investigations and litigation, has joined the renowned white collar and government investigations team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, as a partner. He will serve clients across the country from the firm’s Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. […]
Pierce Bainbridge Adds Partners Joan E. Meyer In Washington, D.C. And Michael S. Winograd In New York
Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP has continued its rapid growth, adding as partners seasoned white-collar and investigations litigator, Joan Meyer to its Washington, D.C. office, and distinguished commercial, securities, and complex litigator, Mike Winograd to its New York office. via Pierce Bainbridge Adds Partners Joan E. Meyer In Washington, D.C. And Michael S. […]