Jay B Kasner
USA Guide 2024
Star Individuals : Litigation: Securities
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About
Provided by Jay B Kasner
Practice Areas
Heads Skadden's global Securities Litigation Practice. Experienced in federal and state court litigation, including securities, corporate and takeover litigation and general commercial matters. Defends a variety of public companies and their directors/officers in bet-the-company litigation arising under federal and state securities and corporate laws. Victories include securing unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Merrill Lynch v. Dabit. Recipient of Business Trial Lawyer Award for Excellence from Chambers USA.
Personal
JD, Boston University, 1980 (cum laude; Editor); BA, Union College, 1977 (magna cum laude).
Chambers Review
USA
Jay Kasner boasts a formidable practice covering the breadth of securities litigation. He often acts for top-level corporate issuers as well as major financial institutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jay consistently exhibits a strong interest in understanding clients' businesses and creating solutions to meet their needs."
"He brings a depth of expertise and a ton of credibility."
"He is among the very best securities litigators in the country."
"Jay consistently exhibits a strong interest in understanding clients' businesses and creating solutions to meet their needs."
"He brings a depth of expertise and a ton of credibility."
"He is among the very best securities litigators in the country."