Ranking tables
Derivatives: Enforcement | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Charles R Mills Bracewell LLP7 Years Ranked
Christian T. Kemnitz Katten4 Years Ranked
David McGill Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP3 Years Ranked
David Meister Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
Douglas K. Yatter Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Lan Davis Davis Wright Tremaine LLP3 Years Ranked
Ellen Wheeler Foley & Lardner LLP2 Years Ranked
Gregory Boyle Jenner & Block LLP5 Years Ranked
James McDonald Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
Jonathan Cogan Kobre & Kim3 Years Ranked
Katherine Cooper Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP3 Years Ranked
Kathleen S. McArthur Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
Michael L Spafford Paul Hastings LLP7 Years Ranked
Stacie Hartman Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
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1 Charles R Mills
Bracewell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedCharles Mills is known for his enforcement and regulatory practice, which sees him defending clients in disputes with regulatory bodies.
1 Christian T. Kemnitz
Katten | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedChristian Kemnitz serves as the chair of the financial markets litigation and enforcement department. He regularly advises major financial institutions clients on a range of derivatives enforcement issues.
1 David McGill
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDavid McGill of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is highly regarded among his peers for his derivatives enforcement expertise.
1 David Meister
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedDavid Meister comes highly recommended for his expert knowledge of enforcement actions as they relate to the derivatives market.
1 Douglas K. Yatter
Latham & Watkins LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedWith in-depth knowledge of the CFTC, Douglas Yatter is well respected for his enforcement practice, which sees him assist with investigations into market practices, including market spoofing.
1 Elizabeth Lan Davis
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedElizabeth Lan Davis is the leader of the commodities and derivatives business practice at Davis Wright Tremaine. She is particularly well regarded for her extensive experience of providing counsel on SEC and DOJ investigations, as well as regulatory matters.

1 Ellen Wheeler
Foley & Lardner LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedEllen Wheeler comes recommended for her strength on enforcement proceedings. She has excellent experience with a host of regulatory organizations, including the SEC, FINRA and CFTC.
1 Gregory Boyle
Jenner & Block LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedGregory Boyle is recognized for his derivatives-based litigation and enforcement practice, including self-regulation and external investigations.
1 James McDonald
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedJames McDonald brings a wealth of experience in enforcement and is regularly seen representing clients in regulatory and compliance investigations related to their trading activities.
1 Jonathan Cogan
Kobre & Kim | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedJonathan Cogan of Kobre & Kim demonstrates notable expertise on derivatives enforcement matters, particularly on matters relating to market manipulation and spoofing.
1 Katherine Cooper
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedKatherine Cooper of BCLP is recognized for her longstanding experience in the derivatives space. She is particulary sought after by clients relating to enforcement actions.
1 Kathleen S. McArthur
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKathleen McArthur's regulatory, enforcement and investigations expertise make her well placed to handle cases involving market manipulation.
1 Michael L Spafford
Paul Hastings LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedMichael Spafford of Paul Hastings LLP is highly recognized for his litigation and regulatory enforcement experience.
1 Stacie Hartman
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedStacie Hartman is highly regarded for her ability to litigate on behalf of clients facing derivatives-related investigations by market regulators.