Practice

Securities Enforcement

Experienced Counsel for Securities Enforcement

Sheppard represents broker-dealers, investment banks, hedge funds and their financial professionals in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by FINRA, the SEC, the Justice Department and other agencies. 

Our lawyers deliver practical strategies to protect clients from scrutiny, reputational damage and potential liability. 

Strategic Defense Grounded in Government Experience

Our team includes former enforcement lawyers from FINRA and the NYSE as well as prosecutors from the Department of Justice. 

With that experience, our attorneys have instant credibility with regulators and can devise effective strategies, manage evolving inquiries efficiently and leverage long-standing relationships with agency decision-makers. 

Beyond handling regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions, we conduct internal investigations related to whistleblower allegations, regulatory reporting and remediation. We advise on matters ranging from insider trading, accounting fraud, disclosure violations, broker-dealer supervision, market manipulation and investment adviser compliance. A key focus of our practice includes leadership in emerging areas such as digital assets and crypto regulation. 

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