Lev Dassin
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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About
Provided by Lev Dassin
Practice Areas
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.
Career
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).
Professional Memberships
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
Chambers Review
USA
Lev Dassin brings notable expertise in representing companies and their high-level employees to his handling of a broad range of often multi-jurisdictional matters, including complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is thoughtful and strategic in his approach to matters. Top executives can feel comfortable and secure in the knowledge that he is on their side."
"He is a strategic thinker, demonstrates excellent judgment and has great ability to grasp complex concepts and communicate them in a clear and articulate fashion."
"Lev has impeccable judgment. He is an experienced and calm advocate who has deep experience in a range of cases."
"His work ethic and attention to detail are remarkable."
"He is thoughtful and strategic in his approach to matters. Top executives can feel comfortable and secure in the knowledge that he is on their side."
"He is a strategic thinker, demonstrates excellent judgment and has great ability to grasp complex concepts and communicate them in a clear and articulate fashion."
"Lev has impeccable judgment. He is an experienced and calm advocate who has deep experience in a range of cases."
"His work ethic and attention to detail are remarkable."
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