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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

1

Band 1

Litigation: Securities

New York

17 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

15 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Jonathan Polkes

USA

Practice Areas

Jonathan Polkes is Co-Chair of Weil’s global Litigation Department and is recognized among the top securities litigators and white collar lawyers in the U.S. He is a former federal prosecutor and a first-chair trial lawyer who litigates significant, “bet-the-company” securities, corporate, white collar, and other disputes, supervises government and regulatory investigations, and counsels boards, directors, and senior executives on sensitive internal investigations and corporate governance matters. For more than 30 years, Jonathan has worked at the cutting edge of litigation and enforcement trends. He has been recognized by every major legal publication for his achievements, and his significant engagements have chronicled many of the major global crises and developments that have impacted the business world.

Personal

Haverford College (BA); NYU School of Law (JD).

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Litigation: Securities - New York

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Polkes represents leading corporate issuers, banks and other investment funds in high-level securities litigation, as well as in regulatory and commercial disputes.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Polkes is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with enviable experience defending clients embroiled in regulatory proceedings and civil securities litigation.

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Strengths

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"Jonathan is the full package for a litigator - he's analytically sharp, fast on his feet, persuasive and a person with excellent judgment on the tough calls. I'm always happy to have him in our corner."

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

"He is patient, persistent; he will listen and will learn the facts. He is responsive, always available and able to hop on the phone with anyone at any time. Excellent service."

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

"He is very collegial with his colleagues and a fierce advocate for his clients; he really gets results."

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

"He is great on his feet and super commercial."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"Jonathan is a very talented trial lawyer."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"Jonathan is the full package for a litigator - he's analytically sharp, fast on his feet, persuasive and a person with excellent judgment on the tough calls. I'm always happy to have him in our corner."

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

"He is patient, persistent; he will listen and will learn the facts. He is responsive, always available and able to hop on the phone with anyone at any time. Excellent service."

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

"He is very collegial with his colleagues and a fierce advocate for his clients; he really gets results."

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

"He is great on his feet and super commercial."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"Jonathan is a very talented trial lawyer."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

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