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Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
565 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10017
NEW YORK
United States
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Work Department

Litigation

Position

Robert J. Anello has litigated in the federal and state courts for more than thirty years. He focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, securities and regulatory enforcement matters, complex civil litigation, internal investigations and reviews, and employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Bob is widely recognized for his skills as a criminal and civil trial and appellate attorney, his ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of his clients, and his efficiency and discretion in conducting investigations and reviews on behalf of a wide variety of institutions. He has acted as independent, outside counsel and consultant in a number of matters including to a Big Four accounting firm and a major global financial institution in connection with those firms’ participation in SEC Look-Back Programs, which have included reviews of the firms’ internal compliance programs.

Career

Partner, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC, 1988.

Memberships

Bob also is widely known for his dedication to organizations serving the legal community. Most recently, he has been appointed by the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department as Chairperson of the Attorney Grievance Committee. Bob is the former Chairman of the Audit Committee for the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and was a member of the Association’s Nominating Committee. He also is the former Chairman of the Association’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and was a member of many of its committees, including the Professional Ethics, Criminal Courts, and Judicial Committees. Bob also was named as a member of the Association’s Ad Hoc Committee on Multi-disciplinary Practice and the Ad Hoc Committee Task Force on the Role of Lawyers in Corporate Governance. In addition to these roles, he is a member of numerous other bar associations, including the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, New York Council of Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, where he was a member of the Association’s House of Delegates, and the International Bar Association. Bob also serves on the Board of Trustees of The Supreme Court Historical Society, and is a member and secretary of the Foundation of the New York Organ Donor Network and former Chairman of the organization’s Audit Committee.

Education

Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Staff Editor and Notes and Comments Editor, Syracuse Law Review), 1980; SUNY – Albany (B.A.), 1977.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense

Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is a New York-based litigation boutique with a long history in white-collar defense, regulatory enforcement, business and securities litigation, and it continues to have a prominent role in class actions, derivative suits and civil securities fraud cases. Practice head Edward Spiro and Robert Anello are the standout partners, particularly in white-collar matters, though they both have broad practices that encompass complex securities cases. Key partner Elkan Abramowitz is also highly regarded for white-collar criminal defense, as is emerging partner talent and former federal prosecutor Christopher Harwood. The firm recently acted for the former CFO of oil logistics company Aegean Marine in a class action concerning a $200 million write-off. In that case, Brian Jacobs secured a favourable settlement for the client.

United States > Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is a go-to firm for both individuals and corporations seeking advice on white-collar criminal matters. The experienced Robert Anello acts for both public and private companies facing allegations of tax offenses and FCPA violations. Elkan Abramowitz and Catherine Foti are seasoned lawyers who frequently advise companies and executives with investigations into antitrust violations, fraud, and other forms of misconduct. Further standout members of the team include Benjamin Fischer and Richard Albert. Fischer is noted for his experience advising on matters concerning securities fraud, insider trading, and price fixing. Albert has a wealth of experience advising on cases relating to money laundering, health care fraud, and market manipulation. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.