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Karin A. DeMasi

Karin A. DeMasi

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Karin A. DeMasi is Managing Partner of Cravath's Litigation Department.

Commended as an “excellent litigator” with “strong court presence,” she focuses her practice on complex litigation, including class actions, in the areas of antitrust, securities, derivative, ERISA and general commercial disputes. (The Legal 500 US)

Although many of her cases have been successfully resolved for her clients on pre‑trial motions, Ms. DeMasi’s experience also includes numerous jury and bench trials, as well as domestic and international arbitrations. She has represented a wide range of companies, including boards of directors and individuals, across industries.

Career

Managing Partner of the Litigation Department (2016-present). University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1996); Northwestern University (B.S., 1993).

Personal

For more information: https://www.cravath.com/people/karin-a-demasi.html

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Karin DeMasi has an impressively varied securities litigation practice, acting for clients in derivative suits, post-IPO and M&A litigation, and ERISA class actions.

Strengths

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  • Karin is smart, hardworking and efficient litigator who enjoys a sterling, well-deserved reputation.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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