Veteran attorney Barry O’Connell has been welcomed by Davis Wright Tremaine as a new partner in their New York office, announced the firm on Tuesday. O’Connell has contributed to the legal landscape with a notable career working with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission.
Throughout his career, O’Connell has led numerous trials involving investment adviser fraud, securities-offering fraud, and broker-dealer audit failures. Alongside these, he has further contributed his expertise in handling insider trading and market manipulation settlements.
His notable work history includes serving as senior enforcement counsel in the market abuse unit at the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. During his final year with the SEC, he also held the position of special assistant U.S attorney in the Eastern District of New York —a member of the business and securities fraud section. This wide-ranging experience will certainly stand him in good stead in his new role.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, O’Connell will bring his wealth of experience and knowledge to the partnership. The firm, with its flexible and client-centered approach, coupled with O’Connell’s background will undoubtedly prove beneficial to its numerous clients across the globe.
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