David Meister

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 1

Derivatives

USA - Nationwide

4 Years Ranked

Band 1

Derivatives: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

4 Years Ranked

Band 2

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

8 Years Ranked

Band 3

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

8 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by David Meister

USA

Practice Areas

David Meister heads Skadden’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Group in New York and has more than 25 years of experience litigating enforcement and white collar crime matters from both the prosecution and the defense perspectives. He represents institutions and individuals in DOJ, SEC, CFTC, and other criminal and regulatory law enforcement investigations, and at trial. He also 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

Provided by Chambers

USA

Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

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: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Meister brings his impressive government experience to bear in his handling of complex criminal and regulatory investigations, with matters often involving significant cross-border elements.

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Meister is particularly highlighted for his leading practice in CFTC enforcement actions and investigations. He also regularly acts on FINRA and SEC actions, representing leading public companies, investment banks and broker-dealers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"David's breadth of experience is really strong and he is a brilliant strategist."

Derivatives respondent
USA

"He has so much wisdom and experience."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"He provides thoughtful, practical advice, is creative and highly responsive."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"He is very efficient and always makes himself available."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"David has such wisdom and experience."

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondent
USA

"David's experience at the CFTC and DoJ results in clear and practical advice for clients."

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondent
USA

"He is so consistent and has a strategic mind."

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondent
USA

"David's breadth of experience is really strong and he is a brilliant strategist."

Derivatives respondent
USA

"He has so much wisdom and experience."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"He provides thoughtful, practical advice, is creative and highly responsive."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"He is very efficient and always makes himself available."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"David has such wisdom and experience."

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondent
USA

"David's experience at the CFTC and DoJ results in clear and practical advice for clients."

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondent
USA

"He is so consistent and has a strategic mind."

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondent
USA

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David Meister

USA Guide 2024

Derivatives + 3 more rankings

About

Practice Areas

Career

Personal

Chambers Review

USA

Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

Individual Editorial

Derivatives: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Individual Editorial

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

Individual Editorial

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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