Eugene I. Goldman - McDermott Will & Emery

Overview


Eugene I. Goldman represents domestic and international clients before the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in financial fraud, auditor misconduct, false disclosure, insider trading and other securities proceedings. He also represents audit committees in internal investigations as well as clients in shareholder litigation, cross-border Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) proceedings. Eugene also advises registered broker-dealers and investment advisers on compliance and related regulatory issues. He is a senior member of the Firm’s White-Collar and Securities Defense Practice Group.

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Results


  • Successfully navigated a hedge fund executive through SEC investigation and interviews without charges
  • Guided clients to secure FINRA approval of change of broker-dealer control transactions
  • Represented auditing firm in impairment of assets investigation
  • Guided registered investment advisers through SEC examinations
  • Acted on behalf of CFOs, controllers and other company executives in revenue recognition, “cookie jar reserve,” undisclosed perks and related investigations
  • Acted on behalf of a major industrial company in a public earnings statement investigation
  • Represented auditing firms in financial fraud and foreign payments investigations and class action litigation

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Recognitions


  • Best Lawyers in America, Securities Regulation and Securities Litigation, 2011-2025
  • Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni, Honored with Lifetime Membership
  • Benchmark Litigation, Star, 2009

Credentials


Education
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, JD, (law review), 1977
American University, BA, with honors, 1973

Admissions
District of Columbia

Eugene I. Goldman

Webinar / McDermott Webinar / April 20, 2023

Addressing DOJ’s New Compliance Focus on Executive Compensation

Invite-Only Webinar / McDermott Event / May 28, 2020

Webinar: Anti-Corruption and Compliance Training