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Morrison Foerster

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

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Morrison Foerster

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is recognized for its commitment to representing sophisticated clients seeking robust defense in industries such as technology, AI and the digital asset space. The firm leverages its national offices to deftly handle high priority enforcement proceedings including the FINRA and SEC, compliance matters and cybersecurity breaches. The team is often called upon to navigate cross-border investigations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster represented Vidul Prakash, the former CFO of a publicly traded company, in an SEC enforcement action relating to alleged negligence-based fraud arising from accounting issues.

Strengths

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  • The team are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, client-oriented experts in their fields of corporate and securities, corporate governance and SEC compliance laws. The provide excellent judgment and technical advice.

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  • MoFo have a unique combination of technical excellence and the ability to navigate complex legal scenarios in a highly practical manner. Above all, they offer advice, opinions and perspectives beyond just pinpointing risks.

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  • Morrison Foerster has a deep bench in securities litigation and regulatory defense, particularly with SEC and FINRA matters. They help us see around corners and anticipate regulator behavior. They are practical when dealing with time-sensitive demands. They handle high stakes regulatory investigations and litigation with confidence and precision. They know how to manage complexity without overcomplicating strategy and they keep us informed without overwhelming us.

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  • Morrison Foerster is extremely responsive, capable and experienced in handling complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Haimavathi Marlier
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    Haimavathi Marlier

    Haima Marlier is recognized for her extensive experience defending clients in enforcement actions, with a particularly strong focus on the technology sector.

    • Haima is incredibly smart.

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    • Haima is really smart, capable and an aggressive litigator.

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    • Haima is extremely experienced in securities regulations matters.

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    • Haima is a fantastic attorney with an SEC background and trial expertise.

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  • Ryan Adams
    Ryan Adams

    Ryan Adams

    Ryan Adams brings his SEC insight to bear when advising clients on a range of securities regulation issues including public reporting, shareholder proposals and related corporate governance issues.

    • Ryan is smart and easy to work with. He has a deep knowledge of the securities laws and is great at addressing real-world questions effectively.

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    • Ryan is deeply knowledgeable about our industry as well as SEC changes. He keeps abreast of all of the latest changes and provides quick and thorough advice.

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    • Ryan is a fantastic and smart lawyer.

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