Q: What are some of your proudest recent achievements?

A: It was gratifying to have recently represented the underwriters of Petrobras (co-counsel represented Petrobras) in a Second Circuit case of first impression stemming from the Brazilian “Lavo Jato” corruption investigation. Relying on issues raised in Morrison v. National Australia Bank, I successfully argued for reversal of class certification in a ruling that makes it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring claims against nonexchange traded securities in the U.S. This marked the first time a circuit court applied Morrison at the class certification stage in a securities action and the impact will be groundbreaking.