Michelle Skinner
Associate
Michelle Skinner, an associate at Spears & Imes LLP, has litigation experience in a variety of areas, including securities and antitrust matters, internal investigations, complex commercial and financial disputes, and appellate work. Ms. Skinner has represented clients in state and federal court and in regulatory proceedings.
Notable cases include:
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representation of a prominent retailer in a dispute with its insurer over coverage related to the 9/11 attacks;
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representation of an underwriter in a civil securities action;
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representation of a major investment bank in an internal investigation to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;
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representation of a large financial institution in a contract dispute involving complex derivative transactions; and
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defense of a national home builder and several of its officers in securities class actions and a shareholder derivative suit.
Ms. Skinner is committed to pro bono work. She has represented pro bono clients in various family law and criminal proceedings and has assisted victims of domestic violence with immigration issues.
Ms. Skinner is also actively involved with the First Decade Committee of the Federal Bar Council.
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Education
- J.D., Stanford Law School, 2006; Senior Symposium Editor, Stanford Law Review
- B.A., B.B.A., summa cum laude, Texas A&M University, 1997
Admissions
- Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Clerkship
- The Honorable Bruce M. Selya, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2006-2007
Contact
tel 212-897-4483
fax 212-213-0849
mskinner@spearsimes.com
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