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David M Zornow
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

22 Years Ranked

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

14 Years Ranked

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From 2009-2020, Mr. Zornow, who founded Skadden's white collar practice, served as the global head of Skadden’s Litigation/Controversy practices and a member of the firm’s Policy Committee. Represents corporations and individuals in connection with federal and state grand jury investigations and at trial. Works on civil enforcement actions, including matters before the SEC, and internal investigations on behalf of corporate boards of directors. David also teaches at Yale and NYU law schools.

Career

Law clerk to USDJ Herbert J. Stern, Newark, NJ (1980-82); Assistant US Attorney, SDNY (1983-87); Associate Independent Counsel, Iran/Contra (1987-89).

Personal

JD, Yale Law School, 1980; BA, Harvard College, 1976 (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa).

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

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David Zornow frequently takes on the DOJ and regulatory bodies in major investigations and criminal trials. He is also a leading choice for internal investigations.
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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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David Zornow boasts notable expertise in white-collar criminal defense proceedings and wider regulatory mandates. He is highly adept at defending clients against SEC and DOJ actions arising from allegations of accounting fraud and FCPA violations, among others.
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