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Michael J Diver

Michael J Diver

USA 2026

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Michael J. Diver is the head of Katten's Chicago Securities Litigation and Enforcement practice. He represents public companies, financial services firms and other regulated entities, as well as their individual officers and directors, in securities litigation and regulatory matters. A former Branch Chief in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, his experience covers a broad array of securities litigation and enforcement matters. He regularly advises clients in connection with shareholder claims, internal investigations, financial restatements, corporate compliance and governance matters, and regulatory investigations.

Personal

Lewis & Clark Law School, JD

Bucknell University, BA

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Michael Diver has a diverse civil litigation practice, which includes derivative suits and class actions alleging securities violations.

Strengths

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  • Michael is client-centric and service-oriented. He is a former SEC lawyer so he has great experience, is very well known and knows the industry.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is a titan in the securities and corporate dispute space. He has a huge portfolio and a sterling reputation.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike is a practical and experienced practitioner.

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Illinois

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