Josh Hess Joins BCLP's Litigation Team
Advisor - People | Nov 14, 2024 | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) announced a strategic hire in its Financial Disputes and Investigations practice. Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) enforcement lawyer, Josh Hess, joins as a Partner in BCLP’s Atlanta office. Hess brings over 15 years of experience focusing on securities enforcement, regulatory investigations, and complex commercial litigation. His extensive background includes significant roles at both the SEC and FINRA, where he handled diverse and high-profile cases of securities misconduct, regulatory breaches, and fraud investigations. Prior to his enforcement roles, Hess built foundational expertise at two global law firms. BCLP anticipates that his robust expertise, especially in financial regulation and enforcement, will greatly augment their litigation capabilities. The firm's Global Department Leader of Litigation & Investigations, Lee Marshall, highlighted Hess’s deep insights and leadership abilities as critical assets to the firm and its clients.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Financial Regulation and Compliance
- Securities and Investment
Geography
- United States – The law firm is adding a new partner in its U.S.-based Atlanta office and Josh Hess has extensive experience with the SEC and FINRA, both U.S. regulatory bodies.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article discusses a senior appointment in the legal sector within a major international law firm, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
- Financial Regulation and Compliance – The new partner, Josh Hess, has a deep background in securities enforcement, which is integral to the financial regulation and compliance industry.
- Securities and Investment – Josh Hess's expertise in securities enforcement and regulatory investigations references the securities and investment industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Employer | Company | An international law firm, expanding its Financial Disputes and Investigations practice with the addition of Josh Hess. |
| Josh Hess | Partner | Person | A seasoned enforcement lawyer formerly with the SEC and FINRA, joining BCLP's Atlanta office. |
| Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Former Employer | Government | The U.S. agency where Josh Hess was an enforcement lawyer, managing a range of securities-related investigations. |
| Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Former Employer | Government | A regulatory body where Josh Hess worked prior to his role at the SEC. |