Theresa Trzaskoma
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Practice Areas
Theresa Trzaskoma is an accomplished trial lawyer and trusted advisor with more than two decades of experience. A forceful advocate and creative thinker, Ms. Trzaskoma defends individual and corporate clients in criminal investigations and prosecutions, and in proceedings before regulatory agencies such as the SEC and FINRA. She has particular expertise in white collar matters involving the financial services industry. She has also conducted internal investigations on behalf of companies and municipalities. In civil matters, Ms. Trzaskoma represents corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and individuals in federal and state courts across the country, as well as in international and domestic arbitrations. She has litigated a range of commercial cases, including securities and other class action litigation, complex contract matters, and partnership disputes.
Career
Member of the New York Bar since 1999. Partner, Brune & Richard LLP (2004-2015). Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (1998-2004). Law Clerk to Honorable Stephen R. Reinhardt, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997-1998).
Professional Memberships
Women’s White Collar Defense Association (Executive Committee Vice Chair; Chair of New York Chapter). New York Council of Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors). New York City Bar Association (Member, White Collar Crime Committee).
Chambers Review
USA
Theresa Trzaskoma maintains a wide-ranging criminal trial practice, regularly defending individual clients facing all manner of white-collar allegations. Her practice extends to the representation of corporations facing investigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Theresa can really build a relationship with clients. She can gain their trust and helps them navigate very difficult situations."
"She is incredibly smart and fights when there is a fight to be had. She is incredibly committed to her clients."
"Theresa can really build a relationship with clients. She can gain their trust and helps them navigate very difficult situations."
"She is incredibly smart and fights when there is a fight to be had. She is incredibly committed to her clients."
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