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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding LLP has a strong bench of go-to enforcement attorneys with notable regulatory capabilities. Fields a number of experts on federal securities law who are well versed in proceedings before the DOJ, SEC, FINRA and CFTC. Offers a notably broad practice, with strengths in the handling of whistle-blower retaliation investigations, accountancy fraud and the representation of credit rating agencies. Frequently acts for financial institutions, multi-national corporations and senior executives.

Work Highlights

  • King & Spalding LLP represented Tim Brown, the current CISO of SolarWinds, in a litigated SEC enforcement action alleging securities fraud claims related to the company's disclosures concerning its cybersecurity.

Strengths

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King & Spalding's team has in-depth experience and provides focused legal strategy.

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The team's knowledge of securities regulatory agencies is comprehensive. Attorneys are practical and extremely smart in their approach to cases.

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Attorneys at the firm have strong technical skills, are responsive and pay attention to client objectives. The firm has deep capabilities in a multitude of areas and mobilize very quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dixie L Johnson
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Dixie L Johnson
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Band 1
Dixie Johnson is a respected regulatory practitioner who regularly handles enforcement actions by the DOJ and SEC on behalf of clients such as asset managers, banks and public companies.

Dixie is a pre-eminent attorney.

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Carmen J Lawrence
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Carmen J Lawrence
2
Band 2
Carmen Lawrence represents public companies and investment advisers in SEC inquiries and internal investigations. She is particularly strong on accounting and disclosure, as well as MBS-related matters.

Carmen is an extremely experienced attorney.

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M. Alexander (Alec) Koch
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M. Alexander (Alec) Koch
3
Band 3
Alexander Koch is coleader of the firm's securities enforcement and regulation practice. He handles sensitive SEC investigations for clients ranging from huge public companies in the life sciences sector to large accounting firms. He is well versed in whistle-blower retaliation matters, as well as accounting fraud and corruption.

Alexander is a talented attorney.

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Aaron W. Lipson
5
Aaron W. Lipson
5
Band 5

Aaron Lipson is highly regarded for providing strategic counsel to clients across a wide range of industries in complex government investigations.

Aaron has encyclopedic knowledge and is incredibly practical. He is a rare combination of brilliance and practicality.

Aaron is responsive, knowledgeable and hard working.

Aaron is terrific. He is very skilled and knowledgeable.

Aaron is a seasoned practitioner.

Aaron provides great guidance and advocacy. He has substantial experience and knowledge.

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Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP

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Dixie L Johnson
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Dixie L Johnson
1
Band 1
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Carmen J Lawrence
2
Carmen J Lawrence
2
Band 2
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M. Alexander (Alec) Koch
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M. Alexander (Alec) Koch
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Aaron W. Lipson
5
Aaron W. Lipson
5
Band 5
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