Mary has extensive experience in securities class actions, shareholder derivative claims, M&A disputes and other complex business litigation. Mary regularly represents issuers, boards of directors, board committees and senior management across a broad spectrum of industries (including financial services, industrials, e-commerce, private equity, asset management and technology) in a wide variety of disputes in federal and state courts across the country. In addition to her trial experience, Mary regularly counsels clients on litigation avoidance and corporate governance matters.
Among her many accolades, Mary is recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” and as a “Local Litigation Star” for Securities Litigation. She also is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for securities litigation, and is recognized as a leading litigator by Lawdragon, Legal 500 US, Crain's New York Business, and Best Lawyers in America. Mary has also received extensive recognition for her public service including the Thurgood Marshall award by the Federal Bar Council, the Stonewall Award by the American Bar Association, and the Servant of Justice Award by the Legal Aid Society.
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