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MICHAEL J. GAROFOLA
michael.garofola@kobrekim.com
New York:
800 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Tel. +1 212 488 1238
Fax. +1 212 488 1220
Michael J. Garofola focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and government enforcement matters in the financial services industry.
Recent Engagements:
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Representation of a managing director at a major financial institution, facing possible supervisory liability in connection with a Federal Reserve Bank investigation into alleged unethical trading and market manipulation by a former trader
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Representation of a district manager for a leading pharmaceutical company, in a criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York and possible civil litigation relating to alleged off-label marketing
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Representation of a commercial bank in litigation against an investment bank in connection with a dispute over a US $80 million repurchase agreement
Prior To Kobre & Kim LLP:
Prior to joining Kobre & Kim LLP, Mr. Garofola practiced at Davis Polk & Wardwell representing clients in securities litigation, white collar criminal defense matters and bankruptcy cases.
After law school, Mr. Garofola clerked for the Honorable Federico A. Moreno, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Practice Focus:
Education:
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Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
Fordham Law Review
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University of Notre Dame, B.A.
Admissions:
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New York
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U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
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