Joel Cohen > White & Case LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Leveraging support from its global network, White & Case LLP often advises fintech clients seeking bank partnerships, media companies on NFTs, and banking entities on lending projects. The multifaceted practice is also highlighted for its strength in cybersecurity issues, data management, regulatory matters, as well as technology transactions. With experience in advising brokers, payment processors, and issuers, former banking regulator Pratin Vallabhaneni oversees the team and is well-established in the blockchain sector. In Chicago, Gary Silverman advises corporate entities on joint ventures, M&A, and private equity investments, Douglas Landy leads the firm’s financial services regulatory practice, and Burr Eckstut is knowledgeable of financial data and often handles NFT matters. A key member of the firm’s white-collar department, Joel Cohen is proficient in tax, insider trading, and money laundering proceedings. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in New York, unless stated otherwise.

The white-collar team at White & Case LLP is headed by Joel Cohen, a highly experienced trial lawyer who routinely advises on matters relating to insider trading, money laundering, and securities litigation. Cohen is based in New York and joined the firm from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in February 2023.  Also practicing from the New York office, Tami Stark has a broad range of experience advising both individuals and companies on a variety of allegations, including accounting fraud, SPACs, market manipulation, and cybersecurity breaches. Located in Washington DC, Darryl Lew is skilled at handling internal and governmental investigations with a cross-border element. The firm also has a strong team in its Miami office, which includes Michael Garcia and Maria Beguiristain. Virginia Romano left the New York office in January 2023 and Kevin Bolan departed the Boston office in June 2023.