David Axelrod > Ballard Spahr LLP > Philadelphia, United States > Lawyer Profile

Led from its Philadelphia headquarters by David Axelrod and with a team in Wilmington focused on handling matters before the Delaware Chancery Court, Ballard Spahr LLP is well-placed to represent companies and their officers and directors on every type of securities and corporate governance claim – from derivative actions and regulatory or internal investigations to special committee representations and significant shareholder class actions. Benefiting from a strong track record in private practice as well as during his time at the SEC and before that as a federal prosecutor, Axelrod has a rounded practice that sees him regularly engaged in both securities private class actions as well as in the context of government-initiated enforcement actions. As part of Norman Goldberger‘s multi-faceted offering, he regularly handles securities-related matters, including defending issuers in relation to rule 10-b 5 and Section 11 claims. Wilmington-based David Margules is also a key member of the team, particularly in the context of handling Delaware-related business disputes, including corporate governance and fiduciary duty matters.

Ballard Spahr LLP provides counsel across a spectrum of white-collar criminal matters, including financial fraud, tax violations, public corruption, and commodities fraud. Henry E. Hockeimer , who heads the team, is particularly recognized for his work in securities fraud litigation. Peter Hardy  focuses his practice on money laundering and regulatory compliance. David Axelrod , noted for his experience handling disputes before the SEC and DOJ, represents broker-dealers, cryptocurrency issuers, and investment advisors. Marjorie Peerce, Michael Robotti, and Celia Cohen are key team members based in New York. Peerce specializes in regulatory and criminal investigations, including bribery, cryptocurrency, and hacking. Robotti focuses on complex litigation involving FCPA violations, money laundering, and corporate misconduct. Cohen is a litigator and adviser who represents financial institutions and corporate clients in white-collar defense, regulatory compliance, internal and government investigations, and related civil actions. Unless stated otherwise, all attorneys are based in Philadelphia.