Lev Dassin

Lev Dassin’s practice focuses on representing companies, boards of directors, and executives in government investigations, complex commercial litigation, and crisis management.

He often represents clients in matters involving multiple investigations in the U.S. and around the world, as well as related civil litigation, involving various forms of alleged misconduct, including financial fraud, corrupt payments, and antitrust offenses. He also frequently represents clients in private commercial disputes, including antitrust, contract, securities, mass tort, and intellectual property litigation.

Joined firm in 2009 as a partner. US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of NY (Acting US Attorney, 2008-2009; Deputy US Attorney, 2008; Chief of the Criminal Division, 2005-2007; Assistant US Attorney, 1992-1998). Law Clerk, US District Court, Southern District of NY. J.D., NYU School of Law (1990). B.A., magna cum laude, Cornell University (1987).

New York Bar, US Supreme Court, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, US District Courts (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York).

Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School