Litigation: Securities

David Lender has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of commercial disputes, regularly taking on bet-the-company cases for major corporate clients. His expertise spans the gamut of civil litigation, with recent work in IP, antitrust and contractual disputes.

"He assimilates information better than anyone I have ever seen. He is also extremely collaborative, good at gathering input and incorporating it almost immediately in any case, any subject matter, any size, anywhere in the country."

"His attention to detail throughout a case is unmatched."

"David has superb trial skills; he is an excellent advocate. Judges like and respect him, and he has an instinct for going for the jugular, which makes his representation effective in achieving desired outcomes."

Jonathan Polkes represents leading corporate issuers, banks and other investment funds in high-level securities litigation, as well as in regulatory and commercial disputes.

"Jonathan is the full package for a litigator - he's analytically sharp, fast on his feet, persuasive and a person with excellent judgment on the tough calls. I'm always happy to have him in our corner."

"He is patient, persistent; he will listen and will learn the facts. He is responsive, always available and able to hop on the phone with anyone at any time. Excellent service."

"He is very collegial with his colleagues and a fierce advocate for his clients; he really gets results."

John Neuwirth acts for corporate clients in major securities class actions, M&A litigation and cases alleging breaches of fiduciary duty.

"John is very confident in his knowledge and allows us to put our very best foot forward in what can be very thorny issues."

"He is a terrific, highly skilled lawyer with excellent interpersonal skills and good common sense."

"His strength is his expertise in legal arguments and strategy. He presents well in front of business leadership and provides strong brief writing and advocacy before judges."

Co-head of securities litigation, Caroline Zalka litigates diverse securities cases, encompassing class actions, derivative suits and shareholder disputes. Her clients include major financial institutions and corporate issuers.

"Caroline is an excellent securities litigator."

"Caroline is a terrific litigator. She is a great writer, and has a ton of presence."

Evert Christensen is recognized for his securities litigation expertise, with particular strength in M&A disputes.

"He's good at explaining what is happening and giving me the context I need."

"He's smart, collaborative and great to work with."

"Evert has very good judgment; he's incredibly bright, reads all the cases and understands the nuance."

Joshua Amsel is noted for his experience across shareholder class and derivative actions, in which he has represented clients from the finance and life sciences sectors, among others.

"He's a very savvy lawyer with good writing skills and judgment."

"Joshua is responsive and a valuable resource."

"He's experienced, smart and can handle a plurality of delicate matters."

Yehudah Buchweitz earns impressive reviews from clients for his work in major antitrust class actions, shareholder disputes and various other civil claims.

"He is incredibly tenacious, he's well connected and aggressive when you need him to be. He's a wonderful advocate and a wonderful adviser."

"Yehudah is not only strategic, but very hands-on and extremely knowledgeable of every aspect of the case."

"He gets to the real issue fast and recommends pragmatic solutions that the business can decide on and execute."

Luna Barrington has wide-ranging civil litigation experience, including handling antitrust and product liability cases alongside an array of commercial disputes.

"She is responsive to client requests and thoughtful in her legal analysis."

"Luna is an excellent litigation partner who is exceptionally detail-oriented and provides very comprehensive preparation for court."

"She was instrumental in crafting the best story possible."