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Charles Smith

Chicago, USA

USA Guide 2021

Ranked in 1 departments

Ranked in : Litigation: Securities

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Litigation: Securities - Illinois

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Charles Smith has an esteemed practice in the securities litigation space. He regularly takes on shareholder derivative actions and bankruptcy disputes, and also advises on SEC investigations.
"An experienced commercial litigator who does excellent work.""He's an outstanding attorney."

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Leads Chicago office's litigation and regulatory enforcement group. Has tried cases for companies and their executives in litigation, including securities, derivative, and class action litigation. He also represents clients in SEC, DOJ, CFTC, CPSC and FINRA enforcement matters, as well as transaction due diligence and training on compliance matters.

Personal

JD, University of Chicago Law School, 1987 (cum laude; Comment Editor, University of Chicago Law Review; Order of the Coif); BA, Knox College, 1984 (cum laude).