Jimmy Fokas is an experienced securities enforcement and white collar defense attorney with a broad practice representing public and private companies, auditors, regulated entities, audit committees and their officers, directors and employees before the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the New York Office of the Attorney General (NYAG). Jimmy has an expertise in accounting and financial reporting fraud matters and currently serves as a co-leader of the firm’s Financial Investigations, Restatement and Accounting practice team. He also conducts internal investigations regarding all types of potential securities law violations and represents court-appointed fiduciaries in the recovery of assets for fraud victims.
Prior to joining the firm, Jimmy served as senior counsel in the Division of Enforcement in the New York regional office of the SEC, where he conducted investigations and commenced actions concerning accounting and financial reporting fraud, insider trading, offering fraud and various other securities law violations.
Jimmy helps his clients navigate complex fact patterns and the intricacies of government investigations in order to deliver favorable outcomes while minimizing reputational and financial risks. He also counsels public and private companies, including broker-dealers, with respect to compliance issues.
