LAWYER PROFILE

David Meister

Global 2026

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Derivatives

USA

5 years ranked

Derivatives: Enforcement

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Heads Government Enforcement and White Collar Crime Group in New York. Represents institutions and individuals in DOJ, SEC, CFTC, and other criminal and regulatory law enforcement investigations, and at trial. Conducts internal investigations for boards of directors and corporate management.

Career

Enforcement Director, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (2011-2013), led CFTC's investigation and prosecution of first-ever Dodd-Frank Act charges; co-chair, Securities and Commodities Fraud Working Group of Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, established by President Obama; Assistant U.S. Attorney, SDNY (Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force).

Personal

JD, Columbia University School of Law (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar) 1987; Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, 1984 (cum laude).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Derivatives: Enforcement - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Meister comes highly recommended for his expert knowledge of enforcement actions as they relate to the derivatives market.

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Derivatives - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Meister comes highly recommended for his expert knowledge of enforcement actions as they relate to the derivatives market.

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Strengths

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David is the creme de la creme white collar and securities defence lawyer. He is an engaging, bright and wonderful lawyer.
Derivatives: EnforcementChambers Global Guide
When it comes to his knowledge and ability to navigate the process, he is basically unmatched.
Derivatives: EnforcementChambers Global Guide
David is an excellent attorney with a deep understanding of regulatory matters.
Derivatives: EnforcementChambers Global Guide

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