Steve Pesner represents major private equity and investment management funds, domestic and international entrepreneurs, and public and private companies in connection with solving complex litigation, corporate, securities, regulatory and other issues, including class actions, securities actions, bankruptcy issues, RICO claims, and other complex litigations, disclosure issues, FCPA issues, and regulatory issues. He also has significant experience in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.

Prior to joining Friedman Kaplan in January 2018, Steve practiced at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he was a partner for 24 years and served on the firm’s executive, management, strategic planning, litigation steering and other committees. Prior thereto, he was a partner at Anderson Kill P.C. where he chaired the firm’s management and hiring committees.

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Steven M. Pesner

Senior Counsel
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins
New York, NY

Practice Area: Complex Litigation, Corporate, Securities, Regulatory and Class Actions

BTI Client Service All-Star History

2022

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Steven really sees the big picture. He is exceptional at seeing the forest through the trees, and always brings a new perspective. He always foresees potential issues which could impact litigation."
"Steve is the broadest thinker in terms of solving issues."
"He will always take a step back and see the big picture."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"To me, providing excellent client service requires being competent, creative, candid and caring about the various legal, media and reputational implications of an issue; being open-minded, loyal and available; not being stubborn or arrogant; and truly caring about a client professionally and personally."

– Steven M. Pesner

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Steve Pesner represents major private equity and investment management funds, domestic and international entrepreneurs, and public and private companies in connection with solving complex litigation, corporate, securities, regulatory and other issues, including class actions, securities actions, bankruptcy issues, RICO claims, and other complex litigations, disclosure issues, FCPA issues, and regulatory issues. He also has significant experience in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.

Prior to joining Friedman Kaplan in January 2018, Steve practiced at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he was a partner for 24 years and served on the firm’s executive, management, strategic planning, litigation steering and other committees. Prior thereto, he was a partner at Anderson Kill P.C. where he chaired the firm’s management and hiring committees.

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+1-212-833-1112

Steven M. Pesner

Senior Counsel
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins
New York, NY

Practice Area: Complex Litigation, Corporate, Securities, Regulatory and Class Actions

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Steve Pesner represents major private equity and investment management funds, domestic and international entrepreneurs, and public and private companies in connection with solving complex litigation, corporate, securities, regulatory and other issues, including class actions, securities actions, bankruptcy issues, RICO claims, and other complex litigations, disclosure issues, FCPA issues, and regulatory issues. He also has significant experience in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.

Prior to joining Friedman Kaplan in January 2018, Steve practiced at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he was a partner for 24 years and served on the firm’s executive, management, strategic planning, litigation steering and other committees. Prior thereto, he was a partner at Anderson Kill P.C. where he chaired the firm’s management and hiring committees.

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