Greg Markel

Chair New York Litigation and Corp Governance , National Litigation Leadership, Chair Securities Litigation, at Seyfarth

Greg Markel is a prominent figure in the legal profession, particularly in the field of litigation and securities law. He holds several key positions at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a renowned law firm.1 2

Professional Roles

Greg Markel serves as:

Chair of the New York Litigation group
Co-chair of the Securities and Fiduciary Duty Litigation group
Member of the National Litigation Leadership Team

Expertise and Experience

Greg is recognized as a nationally known trial lawyer with extensive experience in various areas of law.1 3 His expertise includes:

Securities litigation
Derivatives
Corporate governance
Mergers and acquisitions
Directors and officers liability
Antitrust litigation
Complex commercial litigation

He has served not only as a trial lawyer but also as an expert witness and arbitrator, particularly in high-stakes "bet-your-company" cases.1

Professional Affiliations

Greg is actively involved in several professional organizations:

American Bar Association (Business Law, Litigation, and Antitrust sections)
Federal Bar Council
New York City Bar
Securities Industry Association – Compliance & Legal Division
New York State Bar Association – Commercial Litigation Section
New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA)

Notably, he is the founder and chair of the Center for Corporate Governance at NYCLA.1

Contributions to Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Greg has played a significant role in expanding Seyfarth's securities practice. He has worked with partners and associates to grow the securities group in New York and has helped extend the practice to other offices including Boston, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago.1

Professional Recognition

Greg Markel is highly regarded in his field, having been consistently ranked by various professional organizations for his expertise and contributions to the legal profession.1 3