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Cara M. Peterman

Cara M. Peterman

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Cara represents public companies and their officers and directors in securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, M&A litigation, and regulatory and internal investigations. She focuses in particular on defending against shareholder litigation and investigations arising out of cybersecurity incidents, and she frequently counsels executives and boards on matters of corporate governance and AI- and cyber-risk oversight.

Education

New York University

JD

2009

Northwestern University

BA

2005

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Strengths

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  • Cara is what every GC hopes for in an outside counsel. She is always prepared, willing to answer questions and explain complicated issues, and is an incredibly polished individual.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • With Cara it's like talking to a securities encyclopedia. Whatever the issue is she has the most amazing depth of knowledge, but she can converse in practical, easily comprehensible terms and then, in litigation, she is able to implement it to get good outcomes for the clients.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • I have always been impressed with Cara's level of knowledge and her practical approach to her practice. She's a great partner to have, and I value her.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Cara is an exceptional lawyer who is committed to client service, and she collaborates well on matters involving multiple parties.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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California: Southern

District of Columbia

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