With a focus on financial institutions, Brian A. Herman counsels clients in civil and class action litigation in US state and federal court, and in arbitrations. He represents banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, private equity funds, investment advisers, public companies, and other complex businesses. Brian also advises clients facing examinations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), self-regulatory organizations, state regulators, and other regulatory agencies. Additionally, he offers clients guidance with internal examinations and with enhancing their business practices. Brian is the co-managing partner of Morgan Lewis’s New York office.
Brian’s practice spans litigation matters involving contract disputes, lending practices, mergers and acquisitions, residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), loan servicing and foreclosure practices, investment funds, Ponzi schemes, and consumer protection.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Brian served as a law clerk to Judge Ruth Abrams of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
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Member, Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms, Law Firm of the Year, Securities Regulation (2019)
Ranked, Litigation: General Commercial, New York, Chambers USA (2022–2024)
Recommended, Dispute resolution: General commercial disputes, The Legal 500 US (2023, 2024)
Recommended, Dispute resolution: M&A litigation: defense, The Legal 500 US (2020–2023)
Listed, New York Super Lawyers, Securities Litigation (2018–2021)
Listed, New York Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2011–2013)
Member, New York State Bar Association
Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Staff Member, Journal of International Economic Law
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