NEW YORK, September 3, 2024—Duane Morris LLP has appointed Justin J. D'Elia co-managing partner of its New York office. D’Elia succeeds Michael D. Grohman, who served in that role since 2011 and will be maintaining his practice with the firm. Partner James J. Regan will continue in his role as co-managing partner of the New York office.
“We thank Michael for his critical, caring and steadfast leadership in New York,” said Matthew A. Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Duane Morris. “During his tenure, the office has grown substantially―capped off, of course, by the merger with Satterlee Stephens in 2020. Michael has been instrumental in bringing together a great, diverse group of talented lawyers.”
“Justin brings positivity, energy, intellect and good nature to everything he does,” Taylor continued. “His enthusiasm is contagious, and the New York office will enjoy his leadership style. Our story in New York, the second largest Duane Morris office, is one of growth with stability, a path that we expect to continue and accelerate under the co-leadership of Justin and Jim.”
D’Elia focuses his practice in the areas of securities litigation and regulatory investigations. He has extensive experience in handling civil, criminal and regulatory securities matters, as well as complex commercial litigation. D’Elia has represented clients during on-the-record testimony, hearings, trials and on appeals before regulatory bodies, such the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Department of Justice, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, the New York Mercantile Exchange, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and FINRA, as well as other federal and state regulatory agencies. These matters involve allegations of securities fraud, accounting fraud, market manipulation and sales practice violations. He defends clients during regulatory matters against a wide range of alleged market manipulation activity and sales practice misconduct, as well as other securities rule violations. D’Elia also regularly advises companies on compliance and supervisory procedures. He is experienced in prosecuting and defending brokerage firms and associated persons in competition claims based in tort or the underlying contracts. D’Elia has substantial experience representing FINRA member firms in employment-related arbitration proceedings involving allegations of wrongful termination, unpaid commissions, restrictive covenants and the collection of promissory notes.
“It will be difficult to fill Michael’s shoes, but I look forward to working with Jim to maintain and strengthen the collaborative and collegial spirit Michael has instilled in the New York office,” said D’Elia. “As we prepare to combine our two New York office locations into one unified space, I’m excited for the future of our firm in the city.”
D’Elia is a graduate of New York Law School (J.D., 2005) and the College of the Holy Cross (B.S., 2002).
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