Zach is a litigator in McGuireWoods’ Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department. He represents corporate and individual clients in government and internal investigations.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Zach practiced as a litigator at a New York-based law firm, where he represented global corporations, financial institutions, and select individuals in matters relating to anti-corruption compliance, internal investigations, white collar defense, criminal inquiries, and securities and regulatory enforcement.
Experience
- Representation of a financial services firm with respect to internal investigations and regulatory inquiries.
- Representation of broker dealers with respect to internal investigations, compliance, and regulatory disclosures, including with respect to FINRA’s Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).
- Representation of a company and executive in SEC investigation regarding public disclosures.
Insights
- Author, Northern District of New York Dismisses Claim—With Prejudice—of a Bank Aiding-and-Abetting Ponzi Scheme, Ponzi Perspectives, November 7, 2024
- Author, SEC Speaks 2024: In Defense of Enforcement’s Aggressive Agenda, Subject to Inquiry, April 11, 2024