Marc E. Kasowitz

Marc E. Kasowitz is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most formidable trial lawyers, known for his command of complex commercial disputes and high-stakes litigation. His career includes major roles in antitrust, securities, corporate governance, product liability, mass tort, and financial industry matters, where he consistently provides strategic, results-focused advocacy for clients.

Marc earned his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School in 1977, where he served as an Editor of the Cornell Law Review, and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Yale University in 1974. These academic achievements form the foundation of his analytical approach and his ability to effectively manage sophisticated legal challenges.

Over several decades, Marc has developed a reputation for representing corporations, directors, officers, financial institutions, and major industry leaders in some of the most consequential litigation in the United States. His cases span antitrust disputes, fraudulent conveyance claims, constitutional issues, environmental matters, and investigations by state attorneys general.

Marc’s experience includes conducting internal investigations for boards, special committees, and corporate leadership involving allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest, insider trading, accounting irregularities, and potential regulatory violations. His work in these areas has produced influential outcomes that shape the strategies corporations use in responding to regulatory inquiries and complex disputes.

Marc is regularly recognized by leading legal publications, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, The Legal 500, Lawdragon, The American Lawyer, and National Law Journal. These recognitions reflect his reputation for rigorous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and deep courtroom experience across multiple industries and litigation categories.

Marc E. Kasowitz’s representative work includes major victories in securities actions, precedent-setting rulings in fraud litigation, significant injunctions, and highly publicized settlements involving civil rights matters. He also handles appellate and constitutional litigation, advising on issues with national implications. Through his extensive experience and commitment to excellence, he remains a central figure in complex commercial and high-stakes litigation across the nation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kasowitz LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Cornell Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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