Bloomberg Law has named Friedman Kaplan to its second annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Framework as one of 43 U.S.-based law firms recognized for its level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against six core pillars: demographics, leadership and talent pipeline, recruitment and retention, business innovation and strategy, marketing, and diversity & inclusion in the community. More

Friedman Kaplan proudly announces that Lawrence S. Robbins has joined the firm as a partner effective August 23, 2022. Mr. Robbins’ work includes sophisticated, high-stakes complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy litigation, as well as high-profile white collar and investigations representations, including appeals. More

Eric Corngold, Edward Friedman, Bruce Kaplan, and Eric Seiler are each recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® guide’s 2023 New York, NY listings. Mr. Corngold is recognized in the white collar criminal defense category, while Mr. Friedman, Mr. Kaplan, and Mr. Seiler are listed in the commercial litigation category. Mr. Seiler also is recognized in arbitration and bankruptcy litigation. More

As part of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Leaders at the Front initiative, Friedman Kaplan Management Committee member Mala Ahuja Harker made a public pledge of her personal and the firm’s commitment to DEI, which details specific, meaningful, and measurable goals to advance diversity in our firm and the legal profession. More

The Hedge Fund Law Report has published an article by Friedman Kaplan litigation partner Anne Beaumont explaining how LIBOR transition came about, how the transition away from LIBOR is going and what steps investment managers need to take next to ensure a smooth transition. More

The Hedge Fund Law Report has published an article by Friedman Kaplan litigation partner Anne Beaumont discussing key elements of arbitration and how it can be a useful tool for hedge fund managers to resolve disputes. More

What’s happening right now in the world of LIBOR transition? Friedman Kaplan’s LIBOR Transition Task Force sees six major themes More

The Hedge Fund Law Report has published an article by Friedman Kaplan litigation partner Anne Beaumont discussing requirements of and protections for investment managers from advice-of-counsel defense provisions.  More