Winston & Strawn Expands Securities Litigation Practice With Addition of John D. Roesser to New York Office
NEW YORK, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that John D. Roesser joined its litigation practice in New York as a partner, where his practice will focus on securities and other complex financial litigation. He joins Winston from Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
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Over the course of his 15-year career, Roesser has gained particular experience counseling and defending Fortune 100 companies and financial service providers in securities litigation and SEC investigations involving the 1933, 1934, and 1940 acts. Roesser also is noted for his successful defense of breach of fiduciary duty and other corporate governance actions, as well as disputes arising out of swaps and derivative products. In addition, he has successfully represented clients in numerous general corporate litigation and international arbitration cases.
"John brings enormous talent and energy to our securities litigation practice," said Michael Elkin, managing partner of Winston's New York office. "His nuanced understanding of SEC investigations under that complicated body of law, plus his track record of success in the courtroom and in arbitration, are tremendous assets to existing and new clients in New York."
Added Roesser, "I'm delighted to be a part of Winston's highly-regarded litigation team and look forward to building my practice under the firm's dynamic business platform."
Roesser received his J.D., with honors, from George Washington University Law School, and a B.A., with distinction, from Connecticut College.
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international commercial law firm with 15 offices in North America, Asia and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
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