June 13, 2024
Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2024) has ranked Laura H. Posner, a partner in our Securities Litigation & Investor Protection practice, among the best attorneys in Securities Litigation in New York.
Here’s what Chambers USA says:
Band 3 – Laura Posner is noted for her wealth of experience handling securities fraud claims as well as notable results in derivative suits arising from allegations of discrimination.
“I respect her very much. She’s smart, has good legal acumen, is a pleasure to work with but a tough lawyer. When she’s involved it gives me confidence.”
In addition, Chambers USA ranked Cohen Milstein’s Securities Litigation practice one of the top practices in the nation and New York.
Band 2 – Securities Litigation: Plaintiff – Nationwide
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is an established East Coast securities litigation group with a proven track record in complex shareholder derivative suits. It regularly advises institutional investors on major class actions, including RMBS-related matters, and offers additional capabilities in antitrust litigation. The firm recently played a key role in diversity and harassment-related shareholder actions, achieving settlements and reform packages.
“Cohen Milstein is a mainstay firm with some very good litigators.”
“They do great work and have lots of strong attorneys.”
Cohen Milstein represented several investors in a securities fraud class action brought against Wells Fargo alleging false and misleading statements made by the bank and its executives surrounding its compliance with federal regulations. The case was settled for $1 billion.
Band 3 – Litigation: Securities: Plaintiffs-New York
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is noted for its experience advising institutional investors on complex shareholder derivative suits and major class actions, with additional capabilities in antitrust litigation. The firm recently played a key role in diversity and harassment-related shareholder actions, achieving settlements and reform packages.