Protecting Companies, Boards and Reputations
Sheppard is recognized by clients and insurers as one of the nation’s top firms for securities litigation. We are trusted to defend securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits and fiduciary duty claims in federal and state courts across the country.
We have successfully defended claims under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including SEC Rule 10b-5, as well as the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Our lawyers are well-versed in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) and Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act (SLUSA), as well as leading Supreme Court and appellate decisions that shape securities litigation. Many matters involve parallel regulatory or enforcement proceedings, for which we work closely with Sheppard’s SEC Enforcement and White Collar teams to provide integrated defense strategies.
Our clients span industries such as technology, healthcare, aerospace, retail, banking and asset management. We have specialized experience with financial institutions, M&A litigation, corporate governance disputes and "business divorce" matters. Our integrated approach draws on a deep track record in shareholder litigation and fiduciary claims in key jurisdictions, including Delaware, California, New York, Nevada and Texas.
