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Jeffrey Crough

Jeffrey Crough

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Jeff is a litigator whose practice focuses on representing companies and their directors and officers in disputes relating to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and federal securities laws. He has extensive experience at the trial and appellate levels in Delaware and federal courts. In addition to his litigation practice, Jeff regularly assesses potential litigation for clients planning transactions. Before joining Vinson & Elkins, Jeff served as a law clerk for the Honorable Gerard E. Lynch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Honorable Sidney H. Stein of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Personal

Columbia University, J.D., 2013 (Essays & Reviews Editor, Columbia Law Review; James Kent Scholar; Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)

Indiana University at Indianapolis, B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, 2009

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Texas

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Jeffrey Crough is noted for his proficiency in securities litigation. He is experienced acting for companies and their directors and officers.

Strengths

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  • Jeffrey is very smart and really understands the nuances of statutory and common law. He is strong on oral argument and understands the strengths and weaknesses of the case.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jeffrey is a practical, smart litigator and is always super-deep into every factual and legal detail of a case. The strategies he proposes are always right. He is super-smart and drives solutions.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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