• Represented a multinational bank in a confidential Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation in connection with its mutual fund and advisory programs.
• Defended a private equity fund client in a suit alleging breach of contract and fraud in connection with a stock placement agreement. The plaintiff sought an exorbitant amount of damages and defendant won dismissal of all of plaintiff’s claims in arbitration, receiving attorney’s fees and costs.
• Represented a publicly traded utility company in a mass tort lawsuit where plaintiffs sought exorbitant damages and the client was exposed to reputational harm. Helped the client receive significant savings via settlements with certain counterparties.
• Assisted the underwriters to a major social media company’s initial public offering (IPO) in a securities litigation matter, achieving a settlement that realized significant cost savings to the clients.

List may include matters worked on prior to joining Akin.