Muhammad Faridi

Muhammad Faridi is a Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations partner whose practice focuses on complex commercial disputes across multiple industries. He represents clients in high-stakes matters involving financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and real estate, advising both plaintiffs and defendants in trial, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings nationwide.

Muhammad earned his Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. His academic background emphasized public service, advocacy, and rigorous legal analysis, providing a strong foundation for sophisticated commercial litigation and investigative matters.

Throughout his career, Muhammad has served as lead trial counsel in numerous landmark cases before judges and juries across the United States. His experience includes securing multibillion-dollar jury verdicts and settlements, defending clients against substantial liability, and resolving disputes through strategic litigation and negotiated outcomes.

In addition to commercial litigation, Muhammad advises clients on arbitration, internal investigations, white-collar defense, employment disputes, bankruptcy litigation, and creditors’ rights matters. He frequently counsels boards, executives, and institutions on risk management strategies and dispute avoidance before conflicts escalate into formal proceedings.

Muhammad also plays a significant role in public service and legal leadership. He serves as President of the New York City Bar Association and has held key advisory roles involving judicial oversight, governance, and compliance. His work reflects a commitment to maintaining the integrity of legal institutions and regulatory processes.

As an educator and thought leader, Muhammad has taught commercial litigation as an adjunct professor and authored widely cited publications on complex litigation practice. He is the co-editor of a leading commercial litigation treatise and regularly contributes to scholarly and professional legal forums.

Through his practice, Muhammad Faridi has helped clients protect business interests, resolve critical disputes, and navigate complex legal challenges. His approach combines courtroom advocacy, strategic judgment, and practical problem-solving to deliver effective outcomes in the most demanding litigation environments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Linklaters LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York City Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Muslim Bar Association of New York, Board of Directors (2009-2010)

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• City University of New York School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• John Jay College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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