Paul R Bessette

Practice Areas

Paul Bessette, who serves as co-chair of the Firm’s Corporate & Securities Litigation Practice, defends clients in securities and shareholder litigation, government investigations and enforcement actions, and complex business disputes throughout the United States. For more than 30 years, Paul has represented companies, officers and directors, underwriters and accountants in securities fraud class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, regulatory investigations and bankruptcy D&O litigation. He regularly works with board committees leading internal investigations and advising companies on governance and fiduciary duty issues.

Mr. Bessette frequently speaks and writes on shareholder litigation, corporate disclosure, corporate governance and related topics. He has authored numerous securities-related articles for publications.