Joanna C. Hendon
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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About
Provided by Joanna C. Hendon
Practice Areas
Litigation partner with over 25 years of experience in complex civil litigation and criminal defense, including substantial trial experience. Specializes in defending individuals and institutions against allegations of securities fraud and other complex frauds before the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and state attorneys general in civil litigation and at trial.
Career
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York (1995–2001); Co-Leader, Alston & Bird’s White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team.
Professional Memberships
New York Council of Defense Lawyers, board of directors; Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law, advisory board; New York State Bar Association, White Collar Litigation Committee, co-chair (2009–18).
Personal
Clerkship, the Hon. Frank M. Coffin, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1991–92).
Education
University of British Columbia
B.A. (Hon.)
1987
Yale Law School
J.D.
1991
Chambers Review
USA
Joanna Hendon offers impressive expertise handling significant criminal proceedings on behalf of accused individuals, frequently handling a broad array of high-stakes and sensitive allegations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Joanna is a meticulous lawyer who digs deeply into the facts and knows them better than anybody, which makes her a stellar advocate."
"Joanna is a valued asset and an excellent attorney. She is very experienced in her field."
"Joanna is a meticulous lawyer who digs deeply into the facts and knows them better than anybody, which makes her a stellar advocate."
"Joanna is a valued asset and an excellent attorney. She is very experienced in her field."
Articles, highlights and press releases
3 items provided by Alston & Bird LLP
Alston & Bird Adds Former U.S. National Security Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kellen Dwyer
Alston & Bird has expanded its national security, cybersecurity, and data privacy litigation capabilities with the addition of former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) cyber and national security prosecutor Kellen Dwyer as partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Alston & Bird Adds Wall Street Veteran and FinTech Partner Vivian Maese in New York
Alston & Bird is pleased to announce that Vivian Maese has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Senior Trial Lawyer and Former Federal Prosecutor Joanna C. Hendon as Partner
Alston & Bird has broadened its white collar, securities enforcement, and complex civil litigation and trial capabilities with the addition of Joanna C. Hendon as a litigation partner in the firm’s New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Former U.S. National Security Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kellen Dwyer
Alston & Bird has expanded its national security, cybersecurity, and data privacy litigation capabilities with the addition of former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) cyber and national security prosecutor Kellen Dwyer as partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Alston & Bird Adds Wall Street Veteran and FinTech Partner Vivian Maese in New York
Alston & Bird is pleased to announce that Vivian Maese has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office.
Alston & Bird Adds Senior Trial Lawyer and Former Federal Prosecutor Joanna C. Hendon as Partner
Alston & Bird has broadened its white collar, securities enforcement, and complex civil litigation and trial capabilities with the addition of Joanna C. Hendon as a litigation partner in the firm’s New York office.