Michael Asaro
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Band 3
About
Provided by Michael Asaro
Practice Areas
Michael A. Asaro’s practice focuses on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) investigations, white-collar criminal defense, corporate internal investigations and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Asaro has extensive litigation and investigatory experience involving matters arising under the federal securities laws, including insider trading, market manipulation, accounting irregularities, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, and broker-dealer and investment advisor regulation.
Career
Served for five years as a federal prosecutor and four years as an enforcement attorney at the SEC.
Personal
J.D., magna cum laude, Brooklyn Law School, editor-in-chief, Brooklyn Journal of International Law. B.S., Boston University.
Chambers Review
USA
Michael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He provides sage counsel on matters that require good judgment."
"Michael's prior experience at the SEC and the DOJ is invaluable."
"Michael is smart and analytical with a great manner about him."
"He is an extraordinarily smart lawyer doing fantastic work and providing practical solutions."
"He provides sage counsel on matters that require good judgment."
"Michael's prior experience at the SEC and the DOJ is invaluable."
"Michael is smart and analytical with a great manner about him."
"He is an extraordinarily smart lawyer doing fantastic work and providing practical solutions."
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