LAWYER PROFILE

Jay B Kasner

USA 2026

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

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

New York

23 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Heads Skadden's global Securities Litigation Practice. Experienced in federal and state court litigation, including securities, corporate and takeover litigation and general commercial matters. Defends a variety of public companies and their directors/officers in bet-the-company litigation arising under federal and state securities and corporate laws. Victories include securing unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Merrill Lynch v. Dabit. Recipient of Business Trial Lawyer Award for Excellence from Chambers USA.

Personal

JD, Boston University, 1980 (cum laude; Editor); BA, Union College, 1977 (magna cum laude).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Jay Kasner boasts a formidable practice covering the breadth of securities litigation. He often acts for top-level corporate issuers as well as major financial institutions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jay is a seasoned, talented and straight-forward communicator who puts the client first.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
Jay is an excellent attorney.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
Jay is a dean of the Bar and clearly a star in this space.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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