The team at Seyfarth Shaw LLP covers a full array of matters concerning securities class actions, shareholder litigation, derivative claims, breach of fiduciary duty, and regulatory investigations for clients within the technology and healthcare industries. The team is jointly led by William Prickett, who is based in Boston and specializes in SEC investigations, and Vincent Sama, who is based in New York and has experience representing clients before federal and state courts in matters concerning securities litigation and enforcement actions. Boston-based Christopher Robertson is a securities litigator focusing on financial matters. Gregory Markel retired.
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‘From the time you walk in the door, every employee and attorney is connected to what you're going through, and they just seem to have this magic touch of making you feel a heck of a lot better.’
‘The following were excellent throughout my entire case.’
‘Partners (Vinny Sama, Daphne Morduchowitz) get deeply involved and engaged in matters. Balance practical with black-letter legal advice in developing and driving strategy. Receptive to feedback and willing to offer an opinion.’
Key clients
- Prudential Financial, Inc. and Eric Schwimmer
- Special Committee of the Board of Directors of SFX Entertainment, Inc.
- MSD Partners, L.P.
Work highlights
Represents MSD Partners, L.P. in a putative securities class action in the District of New Jersey alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act.
Represents Prudential in a high-stakes New York False Claims Act case alleging failure to escheat life insurance proceeds—a matter spanning more than a decade and multiple amended complaints.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
William Prickett; Vincent Sama
Other key lawyers
Christopher Robertson; Giovanna Ferrari; Andrew Escobar; Daphne Morduchowitz; Catherine Schumacher; Ellen Murphy