Jonathan Kolodner
USA Guide 2024
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations + 1 more ranking
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About
Provided by Jonathan Kolodner
Practice Areas
Jonathan S. Kolodner’s practice focuses on white-collar criminal enforcement and regulatory matters as well as complex commercial litigation.
He represents clients in investigations involving a range of misconduct, including foreign corruption, fraud, insider trading, money laundering, and antitrust offenses. He also advises companies on cybersecurity and data privacy issues, and counsels clients on best practices for anti-corruption and cyber-related compliance programs. Jonathan serves as Cleary’s General Counsel.
Career
Jonathan joined the firm as counsel in 2012 and became partner in 2014. J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School (1997); B.A., magna cum laude, Harvard College (1994).
Before joining Cleary Gottlieb, Jonathan was a prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York from 2000 to 2012, where he served in numerous leadership positions and oversaw some of the highest-profile investigations and prosecutions in the country. He served as Acting Chief of the Criminal Division from October 2011 through January 2012.
Prior to that, Jonathan spent several years as the Chief of the Complex Frauds Unit. Jonathan also spent four years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Organized Crime and Terrorism Unit and has represented the United States in more than 12 jury trials.
Professional Memberships
Member, New York and Massachusetts Bars.
Chambers Review
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Jonathan Kolodner has a strong cross-border investigations practice with expertise in areas such as FCPA violations. He frequently represents financial institutions and insurance providers, among others.
Jonathan Kolodner is a Cleary Gottlieb partner based out of New York. He maintains a broad practice representing high profile executives and major companies in government and internal investigations, as well as compliance matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jonathan is a very strong analytical lawyer who is incredibly thoughtful."
"He is an intellectual and deep thinker."
"He manages huge cases deftly and with feigning ease. He is unflappable in the face of any unexpected legal situation."
"He is an extraordinarily bright and strategic."
"He is an absolute expert in this space."
"Jonathan is a very strong analytical lawyer who is incredibly thoughtful."
"He is an intellectual and deep thinker."
"He manages huge cases deftly and with feigning ease. He is unflappable in the face of any unexpected legal situation."
"He is an extraordinarily bright and strategic."
"He is an absolute expert in this space."