White Collar Criminal Defense

Schiff Hardin counsels public companies, securities industry businesses and professionals, including both registrants and unregistered market participants, on all facets of the securities laws and industry practices.

Our representation in enforcement matters has involved every aspect of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement process from informal inquiries through litigation, including trials, appellate arguments and the presentation of arguments on a client's behalf in the U.S. Supreme Court. Our lawyers deal regularly with the SEC enforcement staff in Washington, D.C. and regional offices in a wide range of matters.

We have represented numerous public companies and their officials in:

• Accounting investigations
• Insider trading inquiries
• Anti-fraud inquiries based on public filings and statements
• Securities registration requirements

We also have represented financial services businesses and their officials in matters concerning registration issues, sales practices, accounting matters, SEC filings, market integrity issues, and similar issues.