Albert G. Lin

Experience

Corporate Litigation

• Represented hedge funds in complex securities litigation and fraudulent conveyance actions relating to investments in a Ponzi scheme. Case settled favorably.
• Represented large regional bank in multiple major bank fraud matters, including theft by a senior executive, stolen tax refunds and counterfeit checks. Enjoined dissipation of assets and successfully sought recovery from defendants, their assets and fraudulent conveyees.
• Defended international vehicle equipment manufacturer in litigation brought by business consultant relating to competitive bidding process for global supplier base.
• Represented audit committee of publicly traded manufacturer in internal investigation relating to allegations of improper earnings management and accounting fraud.

Government Regulatory Enforcement and White Collar Defense

• Represented companies and individuals in white collar criminal investigations ranging from environmental enforcement and securities fraud, to criminal contempt and kickbacks.
• Defended mobile ride-sharing company in litigation seeking to prevent operation within major Ohio city. Coordinated litigation with lobbying efforts, obtained a favorable resolution and enjoined city from disclosing proprietary information to the media.
• Represented casino company in regulatory proceedings before Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission, including casino licensure, employee licensure, administrative hearings and regulatory appeals.
• Represented government agency in litigation against operating companies in dispute over landfill that was not compliant with environmental regulations.
• Routinely provide regulatory advice regarding Bank Secrecy Act, consumer finance, gaming, public records, and other federal, state and local compliance.

Appeals

• Represented casino company in appeals challenging constitutionality of gaming regulations in Ohio. Won 2017 “Best Brief” Award in the Ohio Supreme Court. Cases dismissed at the pleadings stage.
• Defended large financial services company in class action alleging consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices in management of mortgage loans. Primary brief writer before Sixth Circuit. Case dismissed at pleadings stage.
• Represented international pharmaceutical manufacturer in multi-district product liability action in the Sixth Circuit. Case settled favorably.

Ohio Attorney General's Office

• Led securities litigation team, which negotiated settlements in excess of $2 billion, and initiated shareholder claims against companies involved in the 2008 financial crisis. Cases include: In re AIG Sec. Litig. ($1.01 billion settlement); In re Marsh & McClennan Sec. Litig. ($400 million settlement); and In re Bank of Am. Sec. Litig. (case initiated; $2.45 billion settlement in subsequent administration).
• Oversaw investigation relating to allegations of criminal contempt and improper suppression of evidence arising under prior administration.

Memberships

• Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio Supreme Court Best Brief Award Committee: Co-Chair (2016 to 2018)

• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Executive Committee (2014 to present)

• Columbus Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee (2009 to present)
• Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio: Founder, Board Member (2006 to 2011)

Community

• American Red Cross, Buckeye Region: Board Member (2015 to present)

• Clinton for Ohio: State Authorized Representative (2015 to 2016)
• Obama for Ohio: State Liaison Counsel (2011 to 2012)

Pro Bono

• Representing indigent defendants in trial, intermediate, appellate and Ohio Supreme Court proceedings, usually relating to criminal or government regulatory matters.