SEAN P. CASEY

Recent Engagements:

• Representing hedge funds and individuals under investigation by the Securities & Exchange Commission for alleged improper trading practices, including insider trading and the intentional inflation of securities valuations
• Representation of an audit committee in the internal accounting investigation of a New York Stock Exchange listed company and related Securities & Exchange Commission investigation
• Representation of an investor relations firm in an investigation by the Securities & Exchange Commission into the sales, revenues and investment agreements of a large publicly-held company
• Representation of an individual in an international antitrust matter conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice
• Representation of a former employee of an online gaming company, in connection with a criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into criminal internet gambling charges
• Representation of an employee of an international biotechnology company in connection with a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General's Office and 15 additional states alleging illegal kickbacks and other fraud relating to the billing and prescription practices of a prescription drug
• Representation of an senior employee at a large financial institution in connection with a New York Attorney General's Office investigation into stock finders practices
• Representation of a former commodities broker at a large financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission into alleged trading violations 
• Conducting an internal review of potential wrongdoing by senior employees of a portfolio company and managing director of a private equity firm in connection with schemes to defraud and false invoices
• Serves as a government-appointed integrity monitor of a construction company servicing New York City. This engagement involves the examination of the company’s financial statements, contracts, personnel, and ongoing activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal criminal and civil laws
• Representation of a prominent businessman in connection with alleged wire and mail fraud conduct in connection with a partnership and debtor-creditor dispute involving several hundred million dollars of assets

Prior To Kobre & Kim LLP:

Prior to joining Kobre & Kim LLP, Mr. Casey was a Partner at a global law firm representing clients in corporate internal investigations, U.S. Department of Justice inquiries, Securities & Exchange Commission and other regulatory enforcement matters.

While serving as the Deputy Chief of the Business and Securities Fraud Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York, Mr. Casey supervised all securities fraud investigations and trials in that District and served as the liaison to various government agencies and regulatory institutions including the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and FINRA. In addition to his supervisory responsibilities, Mr. Casey was the lead prosecutor in investigations and cases involving FCPA and various forms of securities fraud, including misrepresentations in connection with asset valuations, collateralized debt obligations and auction rate securities.

Mr. Casey also served as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the Securities & Exchange Commission. He began his career as a law clerk on the Court of Appeals of Maryland for the Honorable Glenn T. Harrell, Jr.

Practice Focus:

• Financial Institution Litigation
• Government Enforcement Defense
• Internal Investigations & Monitorships
• Asset Forfeiture, Tracing & Recovery
• Class & Derivative Action Defense
• Whistleblower Representation

Education:

• Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M
• University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.
• Loyola College of Maryland, B.A.

Admissions:

• District of Columbia
• New York
• Maryland
• U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit