Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is adding Avi Perry, a former Justice Department official, to their partnership in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm’s securities litigation, commodities, derivatives, and investigations groups. Prior to his move, Perry served as chief of the market integrity and major frauds unit in the criminal division’s fraud section at the Department of Justice, overseeing market-rigging cases against traders from leading global banks, a notable one being JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Given Perry’s experiences, Quinn Emanuel’s move will likely bolster their effectiveness in an increasingly complex financial market. As part of his new role, Perry will assume the position of co-chair for Quinn Emanuel’s securities litigation group and its commodities and derivatives group. Furthermore, he will also be a key member of the investigations, government enforcement, and white-collar criminal defense group.
Law.com provides additional details on Perry’s career history, shedding light on his pertinent experience in overseeing market-rigging cases, and adds context to his role within the robust and astute legal team at Quinn Emanuel.