Lee S Richards III
USA Guide 2024
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations + 1 more ranking
Band 1
Band 2
About
Provided by Lee S Richards III
Practice Areas
Litigation
White Collar & Investigations
Securities Litigation
Securities Enforcement
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance & Defense
Compliance & Internal Controls
Financial Services Litigation & Investigations
Appeals, Issues & Strategy
Business Litigation
Board & Directors Advisory Group
Environmental, Social & Governance Counseling
Financial Services & Investments
Career
Lee Richards concentrates his practice in white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigations. He regularly represents investment banks, hedge funds, public companies, investment advisers, corporate officers and directors, and other professionals in investigations and proceedings by the DOJ, SEC, FINRA, and other governmental entities and SROs.
Mr. Richards is frequently recognized as one of the top white collar lawyers in New York by Chambers, Legal 500 and others. He was named a Litigation Trailblazer by the National Law Journal, and received both the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Law Journal and the prestigious American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit.
Chambers Review
USA
Lee Richards draws on decades of experience representing senior employees and institutions in external and internal investigations and related criminal proceedings.
Lee Richards of Perkins Coie LLP is recognized for his capabilities in regulatory and criminal law, and has significant experience before the SEC, FINRA and DOJ.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lee has a lot of gravitas."
"He has years of experience and a really nice touch."
"Lee is excellent."
"He is a great litigator."
"Lee has a lot of gravitas."
"He has years of experience and a really nice touch."
"Lee is excellent."
"He is a great litigator."
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