Ms Jessica Carey > Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

With a ‘sophisticated understanding of the financial markets’, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is prominent in high-stakes financial services litigation, with particular emphasis on securities and antitrust matters. The firm is also active in the regulatory enforcement defense space, advising a broad selection of banks, investment management firms, payment services, fintechs and emerging crypto-focused firms. Among its client base are major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Blackstone, involved in a range of matters relating to securities and antitrust class actions, derivates claims, regulatory investigations. The practice is led by chair of the firm, Brad Karp, based in New York, who is recognized for his expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement defense as well as class actions. The litigation practice is co-chaired by Jessica Carey, also in New York, and Ken Gallo, in Washington DC. Carey concentrates on white collar and regulatory investigations into financial institutions and Gallo specializes in antitrust, patent and trade secret disputes. Meanwhile the firm’s securities litigation group in New York is co-chaired by Susanna Buergel, Andrew Ehrlich and Audra Soloway. Daniel Kramer is another key name to note for the firm’s securities expertise, particularly regarding class action defense.

With a practice built on representing plan sponsors, fiduciaries and service providers, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has experience in class action litigation, with recent work including assisting ExxonMobil with a dismissal of class action claims alleging plan fiduciary liability for the business impacts of climate change, and representing Bank of New York Mellon in the resolution of a putative class action alleging ERISA violations related to the bank’s role as a depositary for American Depositary Receipt. Experienced litigator Lewis Clayton chairs the practice, based in New York, alongside department heads and key partners, Brad Karp, chairman of the firm, Theodore Wells, Jessica Carey, and Ken Gallo.

Praised for its work on performing rights and cable television related litigation, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP handles copyright, antitrust and rate-setting disputes for clients including ASCAP and the NMPA. The practice also regularly handles litigation related to the sports industry. Corporate advisor and renowned litigator Brad Karp co-chairs the practice; in a recent highlight he represented Bloomberg in an international broadcast licensing dispute.  Fellow practice co-chair Lynn Bayard is a copyright and trademark specialist who is representing TIME in a copyright and contracts dispute. Commercial and arbitration litigator Jessica Carey co-chairs the practice and is experienced in high-value class action matters. Co-chair Jay Cohen is a music specialist, with particular expertise in digital rights and licensing rates matters. Kenneth Gallo is experienced in patent disputes and co-chairs the practice from the firm’s Washington DC office. High-stakes litigator and co-chair Theodore Wells is noted for his significant civil and corporate litigation expertise. Former federal judge and experienced litigator Katherine Forrest arrived from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in an eye-catching January 2023 move. All mentioned attorneys are in New York, unless otherwise stated.

With a deep bench that includes many former federal prosecutors, DOJ and SEC lawyers, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP deals with all facets of white-collar and regulatory enforcement cases. Parallel regulatory and civil proceedings form part of the practice’s portfolio alongside internal and governmental investigations, with matters pertaining to allegations including insider trading, financial fraud, and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Hailed as ‘extremely experienced in both government agency and in house practice realities‘, the team excels at representing corporations and individuals in cross-border and domestic contexts. Key names in the team include Brad Karp, who is a popular choice for Fortune 500 clients; financial services specialist Jessica Carey; seasoned Washington DC-based trial lawyer Kenneth Gallo; and Theodore Wells, whose strengths lie in matters such as SEC investigations, environmental issues and healthcare fraud. Lorin Reisner and San Francisco’s Melinda Haag are also noted for their experience in white-collar criminal matters and litigation. All named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.