Eric Swibel

Practice Areas

Eric Swibel is Co-Chair of the Litigation & Trial Department in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Securities Litigation & Professional Liability and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practices. He represents global clients in litigation in federal and state courts, arbitration, government investigations, and internal investigations.

Mr. Swibel advises public and private companies, broker-dealers, investment advisers, private equity firms, hedge funds, as well as officers and directors. He helps clients navigate:

• Securities fraud lawsuits

• Shareholder derivative lawsuits

• Complex commercial litigation

• SEC enforcement investigations related to:

o Accounting

o Disclosures

o Regulatory compliance

o Insider trading

o Self-reporting decisions

He leverages extensive experience representing large public companies and leading financial services firms to advise clients on all aspects of investigations and litigation, including business implications, sensitive whistleblower matters, and privilege.

Pro Bono

Complementing his business work, Mr. Swibel has an active pro bono practice, representing clients in investigations and litigation involving various issues, including protection of constitutional rights.