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Fenwick

Litigation: Securities

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Fenwick & West’s technology-based clients — including leaders in the internet, computer hardware and software, digital media and entertainment, semiconductor, biotechnology and medical device industries — routinely call upon the firm to handle their most critical disputes. To meet the needs of these clients, Fenwick invests heavily to ensure we understand the businesses and technologies behind their products, services and inventions.

  • 100+ litigation attorneys, supported by dedicated, in-house teams of paralegals, staff scientists, document review specialists and IT
  • National practice in state and federal venues across the U.S.
  • Track record of obtaining successful outcomes on the largest and most complex "bet the company" cases as well as more typical commercial disputes
  • Sophisticated in-house technical staff and software tools enable us to handle client documents and data in electronic form, to maximize the use of computerized search, storage and sorting tools, and to minimize expense
  • Comprehensive understanding of our clients’ technologies and industries leads to litigation solutions that are also part of a business strategy

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Litigation: Securities - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Fenwick possesses a high-quality practice often called upon by Silicon Valley-based technology companies to assist with a wide variety of securities disputes, particularly noted for its in-depth experience in handling post-IPO claims. The firm offers wider strengths in a broad range of securities class actions and shareholder derivative claims, alongside expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick represented SentinelOne, its CEO and former CFO, in a securities class action alleging defendants made various misstatements about the company's business and financial condition.

Strengths

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  • Fenwick has a very deep bench from the team leaders to junior associates.

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  • Fenwick has experience in the interplay between traditional securities litigation and related derivative matters.

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  • The team is consistently responsive and available without exception, including after hours when requested or needed.

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  • They are subject matter experts in the securities field. The firm does an excellent job analyzing pleadings, briefing the arguments and presenting oral advocacy to the courts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Catherine Kevane
    Catherine Kevane

    Catherine Kevane

    Catherine Kevane has a broad securities practice, often representing clients in derivative suits and stockholder litigation.

    • Catherine is a strong lead partner who is willing to jump into the most complex issues.

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    • Catherine Kevane has an in-depth understanding of the law and a mastery of procedure, which puts us in the best position possible.

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  • Dean Kristy
    Dean Kristy

    Dean Kristy

    Dean Kristy is co-chair of Fenwick's securities litigation practice, and regularly defends clients in significant class actions and shareholder litigation.

    • Dean is very experienced in federal securities class actions.

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    • Dean is experienced, gets some really good cases and is easy to work with.

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  • Jennifer C Bretan
    Jennifer C Bretan

    Jennifer C Bretan

    Jennifer Bretan is highlighted for her adept handling of securities class and derivative actions.

    • Jennifer is a good lawyer with good judgment.

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