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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Shapiro Arato Bach LLP represented Samuel Bankman-Fried, the former founder and CEO of FTX, in connection with the Second Circuit appeal of his conviction for various fraud-related offenses.
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In terms of intellectual fire power, they are top-notch.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAEveryone at the firm was incredibly thorough and the level of diligence was incredibly consistent.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAShapiro Arato Bach has highly experienced and successful trial attorneys.
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Band 1 Alexandra Shapiro
Alexandra Shapiro is considered a preeminent figure in the criminal appellate space, and offers impressive experience acting in state and federal appellate courts. Alexandra is in a class of her own.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAShe is incredibly smart and a fierce advocate.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAShe is a great thinker and strategist.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAAlexandra wins appeal after appeal. She is terrific.
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Band 2 Jonathan Bach
Jonathan Bach offers a wealth of criminal trial experience and notable expertise acting in matters involving allegations including fraud, FCPA violations and public corruption. Jonathan has consistently provided a safety net of confidence and competence.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJonathan is a terrific trial lawyer who is very collaborative and thoughtful.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJohn is an incredibly creative and fierce advocate for his clients.
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Alexandra Shapiro
Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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