For the fourth year in a row, Williams & Connolly’s Securities Litigation practice was ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA. The practice was also ranked among the top practices nationally by The Legal 500. Chambers USA reported that clients and peers say: “They are a very strong law firm capable of taking on sophisticated and complex work. They are the go-to firm for high-stakes, high-profile corporate/commercial litigation. They're reasonable, practical and down-to-earth.” Chambers USA and Legal 500 also recognized Bob Van Kirk, Kevin Downey, Joe Petrosinelli, Mandy MacDonald and John Williams among the top securities litigation lawyers in the nation. The publications perform in-depth client-focused research and are read by industry-leading companies and organizations worldwide.
Bob Van Kirk was recognized in Band 1 for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA for the fourth consecutive year. He was also recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in Securities Litigation – Defense by The Legal 500 for the sixth consecutive year. According to Chambers USA, clients report, “He's brilliant. A very strategic, very practical and smart lawyer.” Bob serves as Co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s Securities Litigation practice group. He has served as lead trial counsel in federal and state courts across the country, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, representing both corporate clients and individual directors and officers in federal and state securities class actions, derivative suits, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. He has argued successfully in federal and state appellate courts across the country, including the United States Supreme Court, numerous federal courts of appeals, and the Delaware Supreme Court.
Kevin Downey was recognized for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA. According to Chambers USA, clients report he “is a standout trial lawyer. He's excellent.” Kevin practices in the areas of complex criminal and civil litigation. He continues Williams & Connolly's tradition of representing entities and individuals who face challenging, high profile cases, charges or investigations.
Joe Petrosinelli was recognized for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA. According to Chambers USA, clients report, “He is good at resolving matters, good in the boardroom advising executives and has worked in a number of areas and excelled in all.” Joe is the Chairman of Williams & Connolly and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He has tried numerous civil and criminal cases in federal and state courts, has been lead counsel in several significant U.S. and international arbitrations, and has represented clients in litigation and investigations matters in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Mandy MacDonald was recognized for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA. According to Chambers USA, clients report she is an “outstanding writer and strategist” and is “extremely knowledgeable, effective and a subject matter expert for all things securities.” Mandy co-chairs the firm’s Securities Litigation practice group and is a leader in the firm’s investigations practice. Mandy regularly advises Fortune 100 issuers, underwriters, Big 4 accounting firms, as well as corporate officers, directors, and boards, in connection with securities litigation, derivative litigation, class actions, and investigations and enforcement actions.
John Williams was recognized as a “Next Generation Lawyer” in Securities Litigation – Defense by The Legal 500. According to The Legal 500, clients report he has a “very strong combination of client hand-holding, experience-based advice and detailed analysis and prognostic forecasting, and exceptional communication skills and practice.” John Williams practices in the area of complex civil litigation with a particular focus on securities litigation.
Click here to see Williams & Connolly’s Securities Litigation profile on Chambers USA; click here to see the firm’s profile on The Legal 500.