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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Kobre & Kim defended Cumberland DRW against a regulatory investigation and enforcement action brought by the SEC regarding its purchases and sales of crypto assets.
Strengths
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They are extremely hard-working and clearly care about their client.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAKobre & Kim is very strategic, intelligent, fast-moving and insightful.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThey have a knack for understanding all the issues and outcomes.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThey provide top-of-the-line service. You feel well-represented with Kobre & Kim.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Michael S Kim
Michael Kim offers impressive experience handling major cross-border investigations involving fraud and asset forfeiture. He frequently advises in relation to a range of complex criminal disputes. Michael is the person who board of directors want in the room. He has a very innovative way of thinking about cases.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAMichael is an excellent lawyer and his ability to see around corners is uncanny.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAMichael is a master strategist.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 Steven G Kobre
Steven Kobre is regularly called on by a range of clients, including financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. He counsels on complex criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as high-stakes commercial litigation. Steven sees the bigger picture and is very effective in representing his clients.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSASteven is an amazingly savvy, sophisticated and commercial white-collar lawyer with impeccable judgment and poise.
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Band 5 Jonathan Cogan
Jonathan Cogan is a skilled lawyer who represents his clients in litigation and enforcement defense matters against the DOJ, CFTC and SEC.
He has really great instincts for defense strategy, and is good at cutting through large amounts of issues to get to the right outcome.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAJonathan's ability to get into the weeds, understand the issues and get to the conclusion is excellent.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAHe thinks on his feet and is a very skilled oral presenter in the courtroom.
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Ranked Individuals at Kobre & Kim (3)
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Michael S Kim
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Florida
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