Stephen C. Mouritsen

Since joining Kirkland, Stephen has been involved in the following matters:

• Represented a global FinTech company in a DOJ investigation related to compliance with AML/BSA requirements, sanctions laws, state and federal licensing matters, and various financial matters and related representations.
• Represented a leading pharmaceutical company in DOJ and SEC investigation stemming from allegations of FCPA violations.

Prior to joining Kirkland, Stephen was involved in the following selected matters:

• Co-lead of jury trial on behalf of victims group against a financial “coaching” firm tied to a $1.5 billion Ponzi scheme.
• Led New York JAMS arbitration related to cryptocurrency trade execution and New York BitLicense compliance.
• Led FINRA arbitration against broker-dealer for violations of FINRA rules related to investment suitability and failure to supervise.
• Represented healthcare startup and successfully argued four separate summary judgment motions before the five state securities commissioners resulting in dismissal of all claims.
• Represented transportation company in SEC investigation related to allegations of insider trading.
• Represented victims’ group in a Ponzi suit, successfully arguing summary judgment against bank intermediary.
• Represented the state-appointed receiver tasked with recovering Ponzi scheme assets in a case brought by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and state securities authorities.
• Represented broker-dealer in FINRA arbitration arising from allegations of FINRA rules violations related to investment suitability and failure to supervise.
• Represented trustees of asbestos settlement trust on behalf of injured plaintiffs in bench trial against multinational manufacturer.
• Represented accounting firm in a PCAOB investigation related to allegations of public company auditing violations.
• Represented hedge fund management company in SEC investigation.
• Represented U.S. corporation in on-site, internal investigation of an Argentine subsidiary related to allegations of antitrust violations, including by conducting Spanish-language interviews of personnel.
• Represented chemical manufacturer in $4.2 billion restructuring trial and subsequent appeal.
• Represented investment bank in multiple federal and state cases concerning allegations of securities fraud related to the sale of residential mortgage-backed securities.
• Represented a global computer hardware, software, and manufacturing company in three federal bench trials and subsequent appeals related to a multi-party Superfund contribution dispute.

Partner, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless

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Litigation Associate, Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP

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