Chambers and Partners recognized Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP as a Band 1 firm in the category Litigation: Specialist Firms in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations in New York. We are proud to have received top marks from the colleagues and clients surveyed by Chambers this year. Chambers comments that LSW “has such versatile...
It’s Time to Revisit Mens Rea In Criminal Price-Fixing Cases
February 16, 2023 — Law360
In a contribution to the Law360 Expert Analysis column, John Siffert and Lise Rahdert propose that the low standard for mens rea in price-fixing cases that has been in place for the past 45 years should be reconsidered after two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, as well as the U.S. DOJ’s expansion of its enforcement...
Chicken Cases Show Benefits Of Pretrial Hearsay Probes
January 31, 2023 — Law360
In a contribution to the Law360 Expert Analysis column, Jillian Berman and Lise Rahdert of LSW along with co-author Julie Withers of Reichman Jorgenson Lehman & Feldberg LLP consider an important hearsay issue about co-conspirator statements, which applies in all conspiracy cases.
International executives facing a US internal investigation: what to consider
January 25, 2023 — Financier Worldwide,
In the interdependent global economy, and with growing cooperation among regulators, it is increasingly likely that international executives will experience a US-style corporate investigation at some point. In the February issue of Financier Worldwide, LSW partner Gabi Friedman and counsel Ramya Kasturi suggest some issues to consider when an executive is asked to provide an...
EU Double Jeopardy Ruling May Complicate US Extraditions
January 24, 2023 — Law360 -- Expert Analysis
Certain extraditions to the US from the European Union just got harder. In a contribution to the Law360 Expert Analysis column, LSW partner Gabi Friedman explores how a recent judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on double jeopardy could impact US DOJ efforts to extradite certain persons from the European Union. Gabi also...
LSW Again Receives Top National Ranking from U.S. News & World Report — “Best Law Firms”
November 3, 2022
U.S. News & World Report /Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has awarded Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP a National Tier One placement in Criminal Defense: White Collar for the fourth year in a row. The distinction is earned by few boutique law firms and reflects the continuing national recognition of our work in the area...
Gabrielle Friedman Presents CLE on the Ethics of “Pool Counsel” for ABA Criminal Justice Section
October 25, 2022
LSW partner Gabi Friedman participated in a timely CLE program for the American Bar Association addressing the well-known but often misunderstood role of “pool counsel”– when one law firm represents multiple witnesses in a single corporate investigation. Gabi joined Andrea Moseley of Kropf Moseley PLLC in a lively discussion of ethical dilemmas that can confront...
Gabrielle S. Friedman Moderates Ethics Panel on Social Media at “Trial By Jury” Program at the Practicing Law Institute
October 20, 2022
At this year’s Trial By Jury continuing legal education program at the Practicing Law Institute in New York City, partner Gabi Friedman moderated a panel composed of members of the judiciary and private practice discussing the hot topic: “Attorney Ethics and Social Media Research During Voir Dire.” Issues covered in the wide-ranging discussion included:...
WWL Recognizes Four LSW Attorneys Among “the pre-eminent names” in Business Law
October 18, 2022
In 2022, Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has listed four LSW lawyers for their achievements in multiple areas of business law. We are delighted to congratulate the individuals who received this international recognition for their work on behalf of our clients, and their leadership in the legal community: Jillian B. Berman — USA Business Crime Defence...
Jillian B. Berman Again Listed Among “Top 50 Women” Lawyers and “Top 100” Attorneys in the New York Metro Area
October 4, 2022
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP partner Jillian B. Berman has been named by Super Lawyers for the fourth year running as one of the “Top 100” attorneys and one of the “Top 50 Women” lawyers in the New York Metro Area. Super Lawyers 2022 notes that, “Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in New York Metro via a patented multiphase...
Gabrielle Friedman Participates in OAD’s “First Monday in October” Mock Supreme Court Oral Argument
October 3, 2022
Partner Gabrielle S. Friedman continued an LSW tradition by serving as an “Associate Justice” at the Office of the Appellate Defender’s 29th annual mock Supreme Court oral argument at its gala fundraiser: “First Monday in October.” Each year, OAD invites members of the New York bar to assume the roles of Supreme Court Justices hearing...
14 LSW Attorneys Ranked in Super Lawyers 2022
September 20, 2022
LSW is very pleased that the ranking organization Super Lawyers has recognized 14 LSW lawyers, including partners, counsel and associates, in the 2022 edition. We are proud of the firm’s outstanding client service, leadership in the legal community, and commitment to training the next generation of top-notch litigators. The LSW lawyers recognized in 2022 are:...
Jillian Berman and Frank Wohl Co-Chair CLE on Ethics in Investigations
September 14, 2022
On September 14, LSW Partners Frank Wohl and Jillian Berman co-chaired a panel of white-collar practitioners from both sides of the aisle for a sophisticated and spirited exploration of ethical quandaries that attorneys may face during an investigation of suspected corporate misconduct. The seminar-style event is an annual tradition at the New York City Bar...
Federal Court Dismisses All Criminal Antitrust Charges Against LSW Client in High-Profile Poultry Industry Case
August 24, 2022
A federal district court in Colorado dismissed all criminal price-fixing charges against Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP client Justin Gay upon the motion by the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice to terminate the prosecution. The dismissal came only months before trial was set to begin. Mr. Gay, formerly a national sales executive...
“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes Eight LSW Lawyers in 2023 Rankings
August 18, 2022
Eight lawyers at LSW have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America for their accomplishments in fields including white collar criminal defense, bet-the-company litigation, securities litigation, commercial litigation and corporate compliance and corporate governance. We congratulate our colleagues named to the Best Lawyers in America list this year: Jillian B. Berman...
An Examination of Institutional Arb-Med-Arb Protocols and Practices
August 16, 2022 — Dispute Resolution Journal, Volume 76, Issue 1
John Siffert and Angela Zhu teamed up with independent arbitrator and mediator Peter Pettibone to explore the increasingly common practice of engaging in mediation during an arbitration, often referred to as “Arb-Med-Arb.” The resulting article, “An Examination of Institutional Arb-Med-Arb Protocols and Practices,” published in the American Arbitration Association’s flagship publication Dispute Resolution Journal will be of interest to any potential litigant (individual or...
Helen Gredd named to Benchmark‘s 2022 Top 250 Women in Litigation
August 4, 2022
Partner Helen Gredd has again been ranked by Benchmark Litigation among the Top 250 Women Litigators in the Northeast United States for her inspiring achievements in the securities law arena. In its 2022 edition of Top 250 Women in Litigation, Benchmark writes: “these women have secured their place amongst the leading female litigators by participating...
Gabrielle Friedman Speaks at AWI on Investigations that Cross Borders
July 26, 2022
Partner Gabrielle Friedman was invited by the U.S. Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) to present a webinar to its members about the increasingly common phenomenon of cross-border investigations. She discussed the ins and outs of transnational workplace investigations, why they are on the increase, ethical obligations, and trends relevant for both internal and external investigators....
On June 28, 2022, LSW partner Jillian B. Berman participated in a panel demonstration about “Organizing the Defense” at the 2022 ABA Antitrust Law Section International Cartel Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal. The demonstration was part of a two and a half day practitioner workshop featuring presentations on cutting-edge antitrust issues analyzed by attorneys and enforcers...
Chambers USA Again Ranks LSW a Top Tier White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Boutique
June 1, 2022
Chambers and Partners has again recognized Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP as a Band 1 firm in the category Litigation: Specialist Firms in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations in New York. We are proud to have received top marks from the colleagues and clients surveyed by Chambers this year. The Chambers editorial team notes...
Jillian Berman Speaks about Individual Defense at 10th Annual White Collar Crime Institute at NYC Bar Association
April 27, 2022
LSW partner Jillian Berman served on a panel of expert practitioners to explore Ethics, Strategy and Privilege Issues in Defense Investigations for an audience of white collar defense attorneys and other practitioners at the 10th Annual White Collar Crime Institute at the New York City Bar Association. Jillian spoke about various ethical and strategic issues...
Gabrielle Friedman discusses Cross-Border Workplace Investigations on Ethics Panel at U.C. Berkeley School of Law 2022 Conference on New Developments in Workplace Harassment
January 28, 2022
Gabi Friedman was invited by The Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law to its 2022 Conference on New Developments in Workplace Sexual Harassment to speak on a panel dedicated to “Ethical Issues in Investigations” on Friday, January 28 2022. The 2022 Conference on New Developments in Workplace Sexual Harassment, sponsored by the University...
LSW Welcomes Three New Associates
January 10, 2022
LSW is pleased to announce the arrival of three new associate attorneys. We are delighted to welcome these talented lawyers to our ranks: Kamika Shaw joined the firm in September 2021, following her clerkship with the Honorable Vernon S. Broderick in the Southern District of New York. Kamika graduated from Harvard Law School and Duke...
Ramya Kasturi Promoted to Counsel
December 17, 2021
LSW is delighted to announce the promotion of Ramya Kasturi to Counsel effective January 1, 2022. Since joining LSW in 2016, Ramya’s work in both federal and state cases has exemplified the skill, diligence, dedication, and compassion in which we as a firm take such pride. Ramya represents clients at every stage of criminal proceedings,...
Helen Gredd Honored as Trailblazer in White Collar Criminal Defense
December 10, 2021
LSW congratulates partner Helen Gredd, who was recognized by the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) at its Annual Gala as among the “trailblazing women whose tireless efforts paved the way for today’s WWCDA.” After a distinguished career in the SDNY as a prosecutor who served in various supervisory roles, including Chief of Appeals...
Jillian Berman Speaks at Practising Law Institute’s Insider Trading Law Program
October 21, 2021
Jillian Berman joined a panel of expert practitioners at the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) Insider Trading Law Program on October 21, 2021 to address pressing topics including: What Is Insider Trading Law, Recent Enforcement Focus, and a New Statute? Advising Clients with Insider Trading Issues Enforcement Priorities: Now and the Future Over the last...
LSW Attorneys Recognized By New York Metro Super Lawyers
September 30, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has included nine LSW attorneys on its 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers List, as well as six LSW attorneys on its 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars List. Partner Jillian Berman was additionally listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in the New York Metro Area, and...
Former SDNY Supervisor Michael Gerber Joins LSW
September 23, 2021
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP is pleased to welcome Michael Gerber as its newest partner. Michael, a former U.S. Supreme Court clerk, comes to the firm following nine years as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). There he served in various leadership roles, most recently...
Frank Wohl Moderates Annual CLE Panel on Ethics in Corporate Investigations at the New York City Bar Association
September 22, 2021
On September 22, LSW Founding Partner Frank Wohl chaired a panel of distinguished white-collar practitioner from both sides of the aisle for a sophisticated and spirited exploration of ethical quandaries that attorneys may face during an investigation of suspected corporate misconduct. The seminar-style event is practically an institution at the New York City Bar Association...
Best Lawyers USA 2022 Recognizes Nine LSW Attorneys
August 19, 2021
The firm is gratified that Best Lawyers USA 2022 has recognized nine LSW attorneys for their work in practice areas including white collar criminal defense, bet-the-company litigation and securities litigation. Partners Jillian Berman, Gabi Friedman, Dan Gitner, Helen Gredd, John Siffert, Frank Wohl and Senior Counsel Rusty Wing have been renamed to the list of...
Helen Gredd Recognized Among Top 250 Women Litigators
August 4, 2021
Partner Helen Gredd has again been ranked by Benchmark Litigation among the Top 250 Women Litigators in the Northeast United States for her inspiring achievements in the securities law arena. In its 2021 10th anniversary edition of its Women in Litigation Guide, Benchmark writes: “these women have earned their place amongst the leading female litigators...
Cross-Border Internal Investigations: Online Seminar with Frank Wohl and Gabi Friedman
May 27, 2021 — Lawline.com
On May 27, 2021, LSW partners Frank Wohl and Gabrielle Friedman were pleased to present a CLE seminar on strategic and ethical issues in cross-border investigations, designed for in-house counsel and outside attorneys for corporations and individuals. The program focuses on the ethical duties and unique strategic considerations that arise in cross-border corporate investigations of...
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP, a Manhattan litigation and white collar defense boutique, is proud to announce that it has again been ranked Band 1 in the category Litigation: Specialist Firms in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations in New York by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers USA 2021: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business...
The Due Process Protection Act: How Rule 5(f) Came to Be and Where Do We Go from Here?
April 15, 2021 — The Champion
Has Congress created a new tool to hold individual prosecutors responsible for failing to produce exculpatory material to defense counsel? Is there more to be done? In the March 2021 issue of The Champion, official magazine of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, LSW founding partner John Siffert and the Honorable Donald W. Molloy,...
Dan Gitner Ranked by Chambers Global for 2021
February 28, 2021 — Chambers Global
Dan Gitner has been recognized as a top US litigator by international ranking organization Chambers Global for his work in white collar defense. Chambers Global notes that Dan “has received widespread acclaim for handling many of the highest-profile white-collar criminal cases brought to trial, representing both corporates and individuals. In describing his advocacy style, one...
John Siffert Addresses Ninth Circuit Chief Judges’ Conference
February 23, 2021
On February 23, 2021, John Siffert addressed the Ninth Circuit Chief Judges’ Conference. John and Judge Donald W. Molloy, U.S. District Judge for the District of Montana, considered the topic of the Due Process Protections Act and Brady disclosures.
John S. Siffert Appointed to American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators
February 23, 2021
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP is delighted to announce that our founding partner John Siffert has been admitted to the American Arbitration Association Roster of Arbitrators. John’s appointment to the AAA Roster follows decades of experience litigating complex commercial matters and conducting arbitrations as panel chair and wing. For the last six years, he...
Rachel Berkowitz Promoted to Counsel at LSW
January 1, 2021
LSW is delighted to announce the promotion of Rachel S. Berkowitz to Counsel in recognition of her outstanding lawyering on behalf of clients and her service to the firm. Rachel’s practice focuses on white collar defense, government investigations, and complex civil matters. She has represented clients at every stage of criminal proceedings, from investigations...
Gabi Friedman and Frank Wohl Host Program on Ethics in Corporate Internal Investigations
December 17, 2020 — Lawline.com
On December 17, 2020, LSW partners Gabrielle Friedman and Frank Wohl presented Ethics in Corporate Investigations, a Continuing Legal Education program in conjunction with Lawline.com. Broadcast live online and recorded at Lawline’s studio in lower Manhattan, the program provided viewers information on strategies for managing conflicts of interest and protecting client privilege during internal investigations. ...
New Criminal Rule 5(f) Could Alter Brady Disclosure Timing
November 30, 2020 — Law360
On November 30, 2020, LSW founding partner John Siffert and associate Brice Jastrow published an article in Law 360 analyzing the unprecedented changes to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure mandated by the Due Process Protection Act signed into law in October, 2020, and their potentially wide-ranging effects on white collar practice. These changes to...
John Siffert Featured at Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Annual White Collar Practice Webinar
November 20, 2020
LSW founding partner John Siffert and co-panelist Katie Recker of Welsh & Recker addressed the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers at their 2020 White Collar Practice Webinar, speaking on “New Developments in Rule 16-A Sea Change?” They discussed proposed changes to Rule 16 regarding expert reports and new Rule 16.1 requiring the government and...
Jillian Berman Moderates Panel of Federal Judges at WWCDA
November 17, 2020
LSW partner Jillian Berman was entrusted with the unique opportunity to publicly interview three distinguished federal judges at the Women’s White Collar Defense Association New York Chapter Meeting in November 2020. The jurists on the panel were the Hon. Pamela Chen (United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York), the Hon. Ann...
Jillian Berman Ranked Among Top 50 Women Lawyers in NYC by Super Lawyers
November 15, 2020
National attorney ranking organization Super Lawyers has selected LSW partner Jillian Berman as one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area, in the practice area Criminal Defense: White Collar. Jillian is a veteran federal prosecutor who served for nine years in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District...
U.S. News Ranks LSW as Top National Firm for White Collar and Commercial Litigation
November 9, 2020
We are delighted to announce that LSW’s white collar practice as well as our commercial litigation practice have been singled out for top rankings by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” initiative for 2021. LSW has earned a national Tier One ranking for Criminal Defense: White Collar, a national Tier Two ranking...
NYU Conference on Insider Trading Features John Siffert & Rusty Wing
November 5, 2020
New York University’s Pollack Center on Law and Business hosted a zoom conference to commemorate the 40th anniversary of United States v. Chiarella, the origin of modern insider trading cases. The program explored the fascinating backstories of the Chiarella prosecution and the Supreme Court argument as well as the SEC’s and DOJ’s insider trading enforcement strategies...
Six LSW Partners Listed as Benchmark Litigation Stars
October 2, 2020
Benchmark Litigation has recognized LSW as a top-ranked national firm for White Collar Crime in its 2021 United States Litigation Guide. Six partners were singled out as stars in various fields including white collar crime, securites litigation and commercial litigation. Jillian Berman— Future Star Gabrielle Friedman— Local Litigation Star in White Collar Crime Daniel Gitner—...
Dan Gitner Joins American College of Trial Lawyers as a Fellow
September 26, 2020
LSW is proud to announced that our partner Daniel M. Gitner has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in recognition of his extraordinary skill in the courtroom. For 70 years, the ACTL has pursued its mission “to maintain and improve the standards of trial practice, ethics and the administration of justice,” honoring...
Frank Wohl Chairs “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations in the World of COVID-19”
September 16, 2020 — New York City Bar Association
Founding partner Frank Wohl hosted his ever-popular annual event at the Bar Association of the City of New York, moderating an all-star lawyer panel discussing ethical issues in the context of corporate internal investigations. This year’s program devoted special attention to ethical issues raised by circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This annual update program...
Jillian Berman Speaks on “Hot Trends in DOJ and SEC Enforcement” at Sandpiper Partners Conference
September 15, 2020
LSW partner Jillian Berman participated, along with top government speakers from the DOJ, the SEC, and U.S. Attorney’s Offices in a Sandpiper Partners LLC virtual conference on “Hot Trends in DOJ and SEC Enforcement and Litigation,” co-sponsored by Paul Weiss. Jillian and other panelists discussed current trends and developments in DOJ and SEC white-collar enforcement,...
Nine LSW Attorneys Named Among “Best Lawyers in America” in 2021 Rankings
August 20, 2020
Best Lawyers in America has recognized nine LSW attorneys for their achievements in fields including white collar criminal defense, bet-the-company litigation and securities litigation. We congratulate the seven partners named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America list: Jillian Berman – Criminal Defense: White-Collar Gabrielle S. Friedman – Criminal Defense: White-Collar Daniel M. Gitner –...
Helen Gredd Named Among the Top 250 Women in Litigation 2020
August 14, 2020
LSW is so pleased that Benchmark Litigation has once again selected our partner Helen Gredd as one of the Top 250 Women Litigators in the United States for her inspiring achievements in the securites law arena. As Benchmark Litigation says: “These women have earned their place amongst the leading female litigators by participating in some...
COVID-19 Considerations for Recipients of a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena To Testify
April 29, 2020 — Practical Law
LSW partner Jillian Berman and associate Lise Rahdert published this article with Practical Law considering the advantages and challenges for a defense lawyer whose client is asked to testify or be interviewed remotely via telephone or videoconference, an increasingly common request by prosecutors in times of social distancing.
LSW Awarded Top Ranking by Chambers USA 2020
April 23, 2020 — Chambers USA
Internationally renowned independent ranking company Chambers and Partners has once again recognized LSW as a elite litigation and defense firm, awarding the firm a Band I spot for White Collar Crime and Government Investigations. More than half of the firm’s partners have been individually ranked, and the Chambers editorial team notes that the firm is...
How the CARES Act Will Affect Federal Criminal Justice
March 31, 2020 — LinkedIn
LSW partner Gabi Friedman and counsel Rosie Rubin consider the effects on criminal justice of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) signed into law of March 27, 2020. The article highlights some of the CARES Act’s important changes to procedures in federal criminal prosecutions, including its provisions relating to remote proceedings,...
John Siffert Receives NYLPI’s Law & Society Award
February 13, 2020 — NYLPI
Founding LSW partner John Siffert was awarded the prestigious Law & Society Award by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest at the 27th annual award luncheon. The event supports NYLPI’s efforts to provide increased legal assistance to underserved communities.
Gabrielle Friedman Invited to Hamburg to Speak on Cross-Border Criminal Investigations (in German)
November 6, 2019 — Bucerius Law School, Hamburg, Germany
LSW partner Gabi Friedman and Dr. Philipp Gehrmann, partner at Berlin white collar boutique Krause & Kollegen, presented a joint talk on parallel criminal investigations in the United States and Germany to German lawyers and law students at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. They discussed the complex legal issues that arise in cross-border criminal...
New Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16.1 Will Initiate Sea Change in Pretrial Disclosures — If Judges, Prosecutors and Defense Bar Take It Seriously
November 1, 2019 — The Champion
LSW partner John S. Siffert and associate David Angelatos published “New Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16.1 Will Initiate Sea Change in Pretrial Disclosures — If Judges, Prosecutors and Defense Bar Take It Seriously” in The Champion, the journal of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In the article, John and David argue that...
John Siffert Speaks on Conducting an Effective Direct Examination at PLI’s Annual Trial By Jury Program
November 1, 2019 — Practising Law Institute
LSW partner John S. Siffert served on the “What’s Your Story: Conducting an Effective Direct Examination” panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2019 Trial by Jury program. Drawing on his storied career as a trial lawyer, John offered his insights on how best to prepare and conduct effective direct examinations. The panel was moderated by...
Dan Gitner Participates in Annual New York Fair Trial Free Press Conference
October 30, 2019 — New York State Bar Association
LSW partner Dan Gitner participated in a panel discussion at the New York Fair Trial Free Press Conference at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The panel was sponsored by the New York Fair Trial Free Press Conference, First Amendment Watch at NYU’s Carter Journalism Institute, New...
Dan Gitner Participates in “First Monday in October,” OAD’s Annual Mock Supreme Court Oral Argument
October 7, 2019 — Office of the Appellate Defender
LSW partner Dan Gitner served as a judge at the Office of the Appellate Defender’s annual mock Supreme Court oral argument, “First Monday in October.” The panel heard arguments based on Altitude Express, Inc. v. Zarda, No. 17-623, which presents the question whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on...
Frank Wohl Chairs City Bar’s Annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” Seminar
September 18, 2019 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Frank H. Wohl chaired the New York City Bar Association’s annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” seminar.
Jillian Berman, Former Federal Prosecutor, Joins LSW
June 24, 2019 — LSW Press Release
LSW is delighted to welcome defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor Jillian B. Berman as its newest partner. Jillian defends individuals and companies in white-collar criminal matters, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, and internal investigations, as well as complex commercial litigation. Previously, she served for nine years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern...
Dan Gitner Named New York White Collar and Government Investigations Lawyer of the Year
June 19, 2019 — Chambers USA
LSW partner Daniel M. Gitner was named New York White Collar and Government Investigation Lawyer of the Year by Chambers USA at its annual awards event in New York City. Dan received the same honor in 2015, and he was shortlisted for the award in 2017.
The Legal Ethics of Multiple-Client Representations
June 18, 2019 — New York Law Journal
LSW partner Gabi Friedman and co-author Jeffrey Udell published this article in the New York Law Journal discussing ethical and practical considerations for “pool counsel” representations– the increasingly common practice where one law firm represents multiple witnesses in a white collar investigation or a lawsuit. The authors take as their starting point an ethics opinion...
Global Litigator: Considerations in Planning and Taking Depositions Overseas
June 1, 2019 — Litigation Magazine (ABA)
LSW partner Matt Coogan’s article in Litigation Magazine, published by the American Bar Association, provides practice tips and observations about conducting U.S. depositions on foreign soil.
Dan Gitner Speaks on “Lessons from Recent Trials” at 8th Annual White Collar Crime Institute
May 15, 2019 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Dan Gitner participated in the “Lessons from Recent Trials” panel at the 8th Annual White Collar Crime Institute, sponsored by the New York City Bar Association.
Dan Gitner Participates in Panel Discussion on Corporate Prosecutions
March 25, 2019 — Conference Board
LSW partner Dan Gitner participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Conference Board on “Corporate Prosecutions: What Companies, Boards and Executives Need to Know.” Dan offered his expert views on recent changes in Department of Justice policies, as well as practical tips for companies, directors, and executives.
John Siffert on Discovery Trends Panel at NACDL’s Annual White Collar Defense Seminar
November 8, 2018 — National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
LSW partner John Siffert participated in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s 2018 “Defending the White Collar Case: In & Out of Court” seminar in Washington, D.C. John moderated, and served on, a panel discussion focusing on “Discovery Trends: E-data, Privacy, Searches, and Subpoenas.”
John Siffert Speaks on Making a Compelling Closing Argument at PLI’s Annual Trial By Jury Program
November 7, 2018 — Practising Law Institute
LSW partner John Siffert served on the “Making a Compelling Closing Argument” panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2018 Trial by Jury program. The panel included the Hon. Kiyo A. Matsumoto, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the Hon. Barry A. Ostrager, Supreme Court of the State of New York, the...
Gabrielle Friedman Featured Speaker at Berlin Symposium on Internal Investigations (in German)
November 7, 2018 — Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
LSW partner Gabi Friedman offered her insights about the American perspective on cross-border investigations as a panelist at the Symposium on the Future of Internal Investigations in Germany, held at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. Sponsored by the Faculty of Law, the panel discussed corporate internal investigations, particularly the draft German legislation about corporate misconduct...
Frank Wohl Participates in Annual New York Fair Trial Free Press Conference
October 22, 2018 — New York State Bar Association
LSW partner Frank H. Wohl participated in a panel discussion at the annual New York Fair Trial Free Press Conference, sponsored by the New York State Bar Association.
Frank Wohl Chairs City Bar’s Annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” Seminar
October 4, 2018 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Frank H. Wohl chaired the New York City Bar Association’s annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” seminar.
Dan Gitner Moderates Panel Discussion on Insider Trading Law
September 20, 2018 — Practising Law Institute
LSW partner Dan Gitner moderated a panel discussion on “Insider Trading Law 2018,” sponsored by the Practising Law Institute.
Dan Gitner Serves as Panelist on Hot Topics in Antitrust Law
April 30, 2018 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Dan Gitner participated in a panel discussion on “Hot Topics in NY Antitrust: Class Certification and Fraud-Based Antitrust Investigations,” sponsored by the New York City Bar Association. Dan offered expert analysis on recent investigations into financial markets and developments in antitrust cases, among other topics.
Frank Wohl Receives NYCDL’s Norman S. Ostrow Award
March 1, 2018 — New York Council of Defense Lawyers
Founding LSW partner Frank H. Wohl was awarded the Norman S. Ostrow Award by the New York Council of Defense Lawyers. The annual award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the defense of liberty and the preservation of individual rights.
John Siffert Speaks on Making a Compelling Closing Argument at PLI’s Annual Trial By Jury Program
November 13, 2017 — Practising Law Institute
LSW partner John S. Siffert served on the “Making a Compelling Closing Argument” panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2017 Trial by Jury program. The panel included the Hon. Gregory H. Woods, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and Gregory A. Markel. John has participated in PLI’s Trial by Jury program...
Helen Gredd Chairs City Bar’s Annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” Seminar
September 27, 2017 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Helen Gredd chairs the New York City Bar Association’s annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” seminar.
Evolution of General Jurisdiction Rules in the Years Since Daimler AG v. Bauman
September 1, 2017 — New York Litigator (NYSBA)
LSW partner Matt Coogan, member of the Federal Procedure Committee of the New York State Bar Association, is a principal author of this article analyzing how lower courts have approached important questions of general jurisdiction following the Supreme Court’s seminal decision in Daimler AG v. Bauman.
Gabrielle Friedman Moderates Judicial Panel on Recurring Ethics Issues
August 10, 2017 — American Bar Association
LSW partner Gabi Friedman co-moderated a panel discussion on the judicial perspective on recurring ethics issues at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association. Among the issues considered were common ethics issues encountered at small firms, as well as how and by whom judges believed these issues should be resolved. The panel included...
John Siffert Speaks on Making a Compelling Closing Argument at PLI’s Annual Trial By Jury Program
November 21, 2016 — Practising Law Institute
LSW partner John Siffert served on the “Making a Compelling Closing Argument” panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2016 Trial by Jury program. The panel included the Hon. Kiyo A. Matsumoto, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the Hon. Gregory H. Woods, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New...
John Siffert Interviews Justice Sonia Sotomayor
September 15, 2016 — Just the Beginning - A Pipeline Organization
LSW partner John S. Siffert interviewed the Hon. Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, at a program in New York City sponsored by Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization.
Insider Trading as Fraud: Economic Benefit as an Element
June 22, 2016 — New York Law Journal
LSW partner John S. Siffert and associate Leigh Llewelyn published “Insider Trading as Fraud: Economic Benefit as an Element” in the New York Law Journal. The article considers the upcoming Supreme Court argument in the insider trading case Salman v. United States, No. 15-628, and explore why the federal mail and wire statutes may affect the...
Rusty Wing Serves as Panelist at 5th Annual White Collar Crime Institute
May 9, 2016 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Rusty Wing participated in the “Lessons from Recent Trials” panel at the 5th Annual White Collar Crime Institute, sponsored by the New York City Bar Association.
Understanding Insider Trading as Breach of Duty of Loyalty
January 20, 2016 — New York Law Journal
LSW partner John S. Siffert and associate Michael Herman published “Understanding Insider Trading as Breach of Duty of Loyalty” in the New York Law Journal. The article argues that the crime of insider trading is properly understood as a breach of a fiduciary duty and that the courts have failed to articulate precisely the nature of...
Frank Wohl Chairs City Bar’s Annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” Seminar
September 10, 2015 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Frank H. Wohl chaired the New York City Bar Association’s annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” seminar.
Rule 68 Offers of Judgment and Mootness, Especially for Collective or Class Actions
September 1, 2015 — New York Litigator (NYSBA)
LSW partner Matt Coogan, member of the Federal Procedure Committee of the New York State Bar Association, is a principal author of this report considering the recurring question whether an unaccepted offer of judgment for complete relief renders an action moot and requires its dismissal. After examining Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil...
Dan Gitner Named New York White Collar and Government Investigations Lawyer of the Year
May 19, 2015 — Chambers USA
LSW partner Daniel M. Gitner was named New York White Collar and Government Investigation Lawyer of the Year by Chambers USA at its annual awards event in New York City.
Frank Wohl Moderates Panel on Statutory Interpretation at FBC Winter Bench and Bar Conference
February 6, 2015 — Federal Bar Council
LSW partner Frank H. Wohl moderated a panel on statutory interpretation at the Federal Bar Council’s Winter Bench and Bar Conference. The panel included the Hon. Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Hon. Robert A. Katzmann, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit,...
Frank Wohl Chairs City Bar’s Annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” Seminar
September 30, 2014 — New York City Bar Association
LSW partner Frank H. Wohl chaired the New York City Bar Association’s annual “Ethical Considerations for Corporate Investigations” seminar.
John Siffert speaks on French and US Criminal Law at the ACTL Annual Program
January 1, 2014
LSW founding partner John Siffert was featured on a panel comparing French and American criminal legal systems at the American College of Trial Lawyers Annual Program,
Off-Label Drug Promotion and the First Amendment
February 1, 2013 — New York Law Journal
LSW partner Dan Gitner and associate Patrick Garlinger argue that a recent Second Circuit decision allows the government to undertake a more aggressive approach to investigating potential violations of the misbranding provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Obtaining Restitution for Crime Victims Without Sacrificing Privacy
January 2, 2013 — New York Law Journal
LSW partner Dan Gitner and associate Patrick C. Toomey consider the interplay of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act and the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. A victim of a crime is often entitled to restitution, but pursuing it can create unwelcome publicity. Dan and Patrick offer practical tips for seeking restitution without sacrificing privacy.
John Siffert Interviews Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the ACTL Annual Program
September 24, 2009
John Siffert interviewed the Honorable Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the American College of Trial Lawyers Annual Program in 2009. Justice Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009 and has served since August 8, 2009. Justice Sotomayor is the...
Seeking Restitution for the Costs of Internal Investigations
September 29, 2008 — New York Law Journal
Traditionally, companies conducting internal investigations have been borne the associated costs, including attorney’s fees. LSW partner Dan Gitner and associate Brian Jacobs argue that a recent Second Circuit decision applying the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act may allow companies to recover those expenses from the person whose conduct prompted the investigation.
Challenging the Guidelines’ Loss Table
February 1, 2008 — Federal Sentencing Reporter
LSW partner Dan Gitner and associates Gabi Friedman and Kan Nawaday argue that developments in narcotics sentencing law give white collar criminal defendants an additional way to challenge the Sentencing Guidelines’ unjust loss tables.
Must a Firm Report Child Porn on Company Server?
November 15, 2007 — New York Law Journal
LSW partner Dan Gitner and associate Gabi Friedman consider the complex legal and practical issues that arise when a firm discovers child pornography on a company server. It is illegal to be in possession of child pornography, but there is no safe harbor for a company that reports the contraband to law enforcement–even if the...
Rusty Wing Receives NYCDL’s Norman S. Ostrow Award
March 12, 2004 — New York Council of Defense Lawyers
John “Rusty” Wing was honored with the Norman S. Ostrow Award by the New York Council of Defense Lawyers. The annual award is given in recognition of excellence in the field of criminal defense.