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David M. Chaiken

David M. Chaiken

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

David Chaiken is a former federal prosecutor and top white collar partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm who represents targets, subjects, victims, and witnesses in white collar criminal matters, federal grand jury investigations, civil and criminal government investigations and enforcement actions, corporate internal investigations, and complex civil litigation. He has significant experience with matters involving securities fraud and insider trading, fraudulent financial reporting, bank fraud, bribery and political corruption, health care fraud, tax fraud, federal program fraud, and cybercrime. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Law360, Bloomberg, Forbes, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other local and national media, and he is frequently asked to comment on and speak on emerging white collar issues.

Career

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Economic Crimes Section, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (2007-2016); Law Clerk, U.S. District Judge William C. O’Kelley, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (2001-2002)

Professional Memberships

Georgia Bar (2002); California Bar (2004)

Personal

Emory University School of Law (J.D., with honors, 2001); Colgate University (B.A., 1995)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Georgia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Chaiken of Chaiken Ghali is sought after by individuals and companies in complex securities litigation.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Georgia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Chaiken brings to bear his experience as a federal prosecutor in his criminal litigation practice. He acts for both companies and individuals in government investigations and high-stakes trials.

Strengths

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  • David was an exceptional guide throughout the process. He consistently reduced the opacity of the legal issues involved and helped me navigate each stage with clarity and confidence.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is a good lawyer and a good guy. He is very smart and conscientious.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is a strategic lawyer.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • I have been universally impressed by David. He is smart, trustworthy and responsive.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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Georgia

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