Shareholder Derivative Litigation: Besieging the Board

Corporate Defense Lawyer Ralph C. Ferrara is an experienced business law attorney and well-regarded author. His practice includes a wide range of litigation, business, regulatory and corporate governance matters. He represents corporations and individuals in complex securities class and shareholder derivative actions as well as contested mergers and acquisitions, advises corporate clients on SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, represents corporations and individuals in government investigations and enforcement proceedings, conducts corporate internal investigations, handles consumer financial services issues, and counsels corporate officers and boards on all of these matters.

Kevin T. Abikoff leads Proskauer’s global corporate investigations and compliance practice. He has more than 30 years of experience in securities and white-collar litigation, as well as investigations, enforcement, regulatory and counseling matters. He has defended numerous class and derivative actions, as well as M&A-related litigation and books-and-records demands. He also specializes in advising boards of directors and senior executives on comprehensive governance and liability matters. In addition, Kevin maintains a robust monitorship practice with a focus on anti-corruption compliance.

Julia D. Alonzo is Legal Director of the Litigation Department of Proskauer Rose LLP. Formerly she was senior counsel in Proskauer’s Litigation Department with a focus on securities and corporate governance litigation. She is experienced in complex civil and securities matters and parallel proceedings, including shareholder derivative lawsuits, federal securities class actions, internal investigations, and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations.