Department profile

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Rankings

Ranked Individuals

About

Provided by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

To learn more about our practice, please visit gibsondunn.com.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP houses a notably deep bench of enforcement lawyers, which also displays unrivaled strength in civil FCPA proceedings. The team is sought after by clients from a range of industries including technology and manufacturing, in addition to major financial institutions. The firm houses an impressive roster of regulatory experts who provide advice on securities law, shareholder activism, corporate governance and accounting issues. Its expertise also extends to areas such as proxy fights and corporate social responsibility.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP assisted PepsiCo in obtaining a no-action request to exclude a Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal under new guidance issued by the SEC Staff.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The entire Gibson team exhibits tremendous knowledge and experience, and their services are comprehensive and conscientious. They excel in handling all aspects of these complex matters.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Gibson Dunn displays a high level of expertise in complex subject matters and delivers actionable advice. They are also very prompt and ready to jump in and assist.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Gibson's exceptional technical expertise makes it in elite firm. Their unparalleled view on market and best practices from a deep portfolio of some of the largest companies in tandem with their ability to translate technical and market expertise into practical, tailored advice truly stands out and changes the game for clients like us.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Gibson Dunn are top shelf for SEC matters. They help us through critical issues to arrive at reasonable solutions, even if the area is unclear. Their advice is well-thought out and thorough, but business-friendly.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Gibson Dunn's subject matter expertise far exceeds other firms. They focus on creative and productive resolution of issues and build excellent, collaborative relationships.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Eminent Practitioners
Eminent Practitioners
Joseph Warin
Joseph Warin retains his status as a preeminent FCPA expert and a leading choice for clients facing major investigations and enforcement actions from the SEC and other regulatory bodies.
Joe really knows the SEC and is a go-to person for complicated high risk matters. He gives really strong advice and sees the big picture.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 1
Band 1
Brian Lane
Brian Lane advises leading public companies and private equity firms on their most complex securities regulatory matters. He draws on significant experience in accounting practices, disclosure issues and general corporate governance concerns.
Brian's former experience as head of corporate finance at SEC is incredibly useful.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Brian has been an unbelievable value add bringing in his incredible commercial reasonableness to his years of experience. He goes out of his way to be available and understands key issues.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 1
Band 1
Elizabeth A. Ising
Elizabeth Ising is a well-known expert on the advisory side, and frequently advises leading companies on areas such as shareholder activism and corporate governance.
Beth is a shareholder proposals expert.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Beth's experience is second to none. She is able to leverage her client experience and provide advice rooted in a deep knowledge of the law.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 1
Band 1
Ronald O. Mueller
Ronald Mueller is a highly sought-out adviser on regulatory matters involving corporate governance, disclosure and executive compensation.
Ron has been a go-to securities and corporate governance adviser. He has been highly responsive and great at providing thoughtful, practical, tailored business advice. He is a true legal partner that I can rely on and trust with the most highly sensitive matters.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Ron is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with. He's a critical part of the amazing client service we get from the firm.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Ron is shareholder proposals guru.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 1
Band 1
Thomas J Kim
Thomas Kim remains a go-to for public companies for corporate governance and finance advice, as well as for advice on SEC filings and reporting.
Tom knows how to deliver actionable advice that in-house attorneys need and understands the unique pressures they face. He is quick to understand the business.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 2
Band 2
Lori Zyskowski
Lori Zyskowski is a talented adviser to corporations seeking guidance on securities regulation issues, including corporate governance and ESG matters.
Lori is an outstanding lawyer to work with and incredibly valuable.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Lori is one of the most brilliant securities and corporate governance lawyers. She has a depth of practical expertise and judgment honed from years of practice as outside counsel advising a broad range of companies as well as internal counsel who knows firsthand how legal advice translates to business execution.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Lori is very responsive and an excellent quarterback.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 2
Band 2
Mark Schonfeld
Mark Schonfeld co-chairs the firm's securities enforcement group and regularly acts for financial institutions, public companies and investment funds facing SEC investigations and enforcement actions.
Mark rolls up his sleeves and gives great work product.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Mark has great foresight and anticipates what governments might do.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Mark knows the regulators extremely well. He is practical, adaptable and I trust him with my most sensitive matters.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Mark is a trusted, excellent adviser on securities matters. He understands interacting with the government well and knows the subject matter and places this into a commercial context.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile
Band 3
Band 3
Julia Lapitskaya
Julia Lapitskaya is earning a growing reputation for her expert advice to a wide range of clients on securities regulation matters, including shareholder proposals, governance structures and other key securities issues.
Julia is an exceptional, business-minded adviser. She operates as a true extension of our internal team, demonstrating a deep understanding of our priorities and providing practical, thoughtful guidance on matters of all sizes regardless of complexity or urgency.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Julia is an expert in securities matters. She is very efficient and produces high quality substantive comments.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
Julia is the biggest rising star. She is the quickest and most responsive lawyer I've dealt with.
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
View profile