Nader Raja

Global financial institutions, public companies, and individuals turn to Nader to provide thoughtful, authoritative advocacy in complex, high-profile disputes and regulatory enforcement matters. Hailed for his steady judgment, analytical rigor, and results-driven approach, Nader is frequently engaged in matters that present significant legal, financial, and reputational risk, including securities and commodities litigation, corporate governance disputes, and investigations arising from trading activity and market conduct.

Nader has substantial experience representing clients in parallel civil, criminal, and regulatory matters involving the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FINRA, global trading exchanges, and state enforcement authorities.  He has secured favorable outcomes in investigations carrying substantial follow-on litigation risk.  Nader’s matters include securing a declination in a DOJ Fraud Section investigation into alleged commodities and securities fraud and manipulation; defending financial institutions in CFTC and FINRA investigations concerning trading practices, off‑channel communications, and regulatory reporting obligations; and representing clients in sanctions‑related matters arising from DOJ priorities. On the strength of his track record and proven mitigation strategies, he is regularly called upon to manage investigations that present significant follow‑on litigation risk and cross‑border exposure.

In litigation, Nader represents clients in complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts across the country, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. His experience spans securities and corporate governance litigation, shareholder and class actions, consumer lending and credit, and other sophisticated commercial litigation. He is regularly entrusted with matters involving significant exposure, contested transactions, and core business practices, and has a strong track record of positioning clients for favorable outcomes through disciplined motion practice and strategic case management.

Nader also advises companies on governance, remediation, and compliance matters. He works closely with clients to design and implement effective compliance programs, including policies, procedures, training, and other internal controls designed to prevent, deter, and detect misconduct. For his excellence in this realm, Nader was previously honored as a Law360 Compliance Rising Star.

Across all aspects of his practice, Nader delivers strategic, cost-effective representation. He aims to bring clients not only solutions and a clear plan of action, but also peace of mind.

In addition to his commercial practice, Nader is deeply committed to pro bono services and has represented individuals in matters involving access to justice and community impact. He views pro bono work as a core professional responsibility and an integral part of his firm’s broader service mission.