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Nader Salehi

+1 202 389 3257 [email protected]

Work Department

Litigation

Position

Nader Salehi is a partner in the Government, Regulatory and Internal Investigations Practice Group in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Nader represents clients in high-profile and complex internal and government investigations, and has counseled investment banks, asset managers and public companies in matters of enterprise-wide significance. He has led clients through significant matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and other federal and state regulators.

His enforcement practice often involves the defense of complex trading and valuation issues, particularly those involving allegations of insider trading, manipulation, and financial misstatements. Nader is a frequent speaker at major industry events, including the SIFMA C&L Annual Conference and PLI’s Broker Dealer Regulation and Enforcement Conference.

Career

Nader has been recognized regularly as a leading lawyer in the area of securities regulation and enforcement by Chambers USA, where he is described by clients as “a phenomenal lawyer,” a “go-to for sensitive internal investigations,” and “an insightful counsel in difficult situations.” He also has been recognized consistently as one the Best Lawyers in America for Securities and Capital Markets matters. Nader began his career in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement in Washington, D.C.

Memberships

Member, The Association of SEC Alumni

Member, SEC Historical Society

Member, The American Bar Association

Education

• University of Richmond School of LawJ.D.1995
• University of RichmondM.B.A.1995
• University of VirginiaB.A.1992