John Grugan
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation: Securities
Email address
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Band 2
About
Provided by John Grugan
Practice Areas
John C. Grugan represents clients in government investigations and complex litigation brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state attorneys general. In addition, John has substantial experience working with boards of directors, audit committees, and corporate management to direct corporate internal investigations. John’s experience includes numerous engagements in which he handled corporate investigations and related negotiations with the government, after which the government declined to prosecute or pursue litigation.
Career
Admissions: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Memberships
Chair, Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
Chair, Good360 Board of Directors
Member, Franklin Institute Executive Corporate Board
Past President, Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd
Personal
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1998)
Editor-in-Chief, Temple Law Review
University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1992)
Chambers Review
USA
John Grugan acts for companies in enforcement proceedings and significant investigations, both internal and external. He provides additional expertise in class action litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is very strategic and very well respected at the SEC and DOJ. I really like him, he's practical and smart."
"John is bright, thoughtful, knowledgeable and super-strong on SEC regulations."
"John is very strategic and very well respected at the SEC and DOJ. I really like him, he's practical and smart."
"John is bright, thoughtful, knowledgeable and super-strong on SEC regulations."