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About
Provided by Maeve O'Connor
Practice Areas
Maeve O’Connor is Co-Chair of the Firm’s Securities Litigation Practice and Chair of the Firm’s Insurance Litigation Practice and spent six years as a member of the firm’s Management Committee. She has significant experience in defending securities litigation and in representing financial services companies in a range of litigation and regulatory matters.
The Legal 500 US (2022) lists Ms. O’Connor in its Hall of Fame and recognizes her as “the standout partner.” She has also been described as “a brilliant strategic and tactical thinker” and according to one client, “she’s kind of a judge-whisperer, somehow able to put forward the winning argument every time.” The guide has also described her as a leading lawyer whose “intellect and presence make her a formidable opponent to plaintiffs’ lawyers,” a “whip-smart, ferocious and superbly skilled litigator” and an “outstanding writer and advocate,” ranking her among the select few Leading Lawyers in Securities Litigation.
Chambers Review
USA
Maeve O'Connor specializes in high-exposure securities class actions, including Rule 10b-5 suits, Section 11 claims and ERISA matters. She is highly adept at M&A litigation and shareholder derivative suits.
Maeve O'Connor is regularly retained to counsel insurers on a wide variety of complex coverage disputes. She advises major insurers on a wide range of matters including D&O disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When we are looking for smart advice on high-stakes questions, Maeve is always at the top of the list."
"She is responsive and brilliant in transforming an investigation into a comprehensive report and corrective action plan."
"Maeve is extraordinary. She is bright, well-spoken, good at strategy and up to date on the law."
"I've been impressed with Maeve's mastery of the subject matter areas we're covering, she's clearly an excellent strategist."
"She's practical, creative, reliable and helpful."
"When we are looking for smart advice on high-stakes questions, Maeve is always at the top of the list."
"She is responsive and brilliant in transforming an investigation into a comprehensive report and corrective action plan."
"Maeve is extraordinary. She is bright, well-spoken, good at strategy and up to date on the law."
"I've been impressed with Maeve's mastery of the subject matter areas we're covering, she's clearly an excellent strategist."
"She's practical, creative, reliable and helpful."
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