Catherine Kevane
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Litigation: Securities
Band 4
About
Provided by Catherine Kevane
Career
Recognized as a top securities litigator and leading woman in tech law, Catherine has a track record that includes wins in complex litigation in both federal and state court. Catherine has extensive experience representing public companies and their officers and directors in actions arising under federal and state securities laws. Most recently, Catherine secured dismissals of two federal securities class actions following the initial motion to dismiss.
Catherine represents technology companies, including Fortune 100 companies, in regulatory and internal investigations into alleged accounting fraud, bribery and corruption, and whistleblower matters throughout the world. She has secured favorable results for companies in investigations brought by the U.S. SEC, the U.S. DOJ and the World Bank.
Catherine is a trusted advisor to public and private companies and their officers and directors on issues regarding fiduciary duties, disclosure matters, litigation strategy and avoidance and compliance matters. Her clients include leading companies in the tech, life sciences, healthcare, AI, retail and fashion tech, games and consumer goods industries.
Professional Memberships
An advocate for the success of her legal colleagues, Catherine is an active mentor to women attorneys. She serves on the Steering Committee of Women in Securities Enforcement (WiSE), a network for women securities defense litigators.
Chambers Review
USA
Catherine Kevane has a broad securities practice, often representing clients in derivative suits, stockholder litigation and SEC investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Catherine just knows how to articulate an argument that is straightforward but reflects facts."
"She's an amazing leader, is extremely efficient, and is an authority in her field of expertise."
"She was incredible at giving us the lay of the land and preparing us for the possible outcomes that were ahead. We were able to achieve the best possible outcome with her leading the charge."
"Catherine is extremely smart and strategic. She has vision for how to drive a case forward."
"She understands nuances of Delaware law and courts to a remarkable level."
"Catherine just knows how to articulate an argument that is straightforward but reflects facts."
"She's an amazing leader, is extremely efficient, and is an authority in her field of expertise."
"She was incredible at giving us the lay of the land and preparing us for the possible outcomes that were ahead. We were able to achieve the best possible outcome with her leading the charge."
"Catherine is extremely smart and strategic. She has vision for how to drive a case forward."
"She understands nuances of Delaware law and courts to a remarkable level."