Marisa Antonelli
The Grace Building
1114 Avenue of the Americas
32nd Floor
New York, New York 10036
Marisa is an experienced and versatile litigator who counsels companies and individuals in connection with a wide range of high-stakes disputes, including securities litigation, commercial contract disputes, shareholder activism and corporate governance matters. Marisa handles litigation in New York state and federal courts, as well as in trial and appellate courts across the country. She also represents public and private companies, as well as board committees, in internal investigations, including in response to investigations by the SEC and other authorities. Marisa has experience working with clients in a broad range of industries, including the private equity, finance and banking, technology, food service, sports, and entertainment sectors.
Experience Highlights
Obtained complete dismissal of putative class action securities fraud claims against media measurement and analytics company following motion to dismiss
Obtained complete dismissal of putative class action fraud and consumer protection claims on behalf of professional sports team following motion to dismiss, including affirmance by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of financial firm, including affirmance by U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, resulting in dismissal of fraudulent transfer claims brought by bankruptcy trustee
Obtained complete dismissal of securities claims in connection with contested director elections following motion to dismiss; appeal pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Secured dismissal of data privacy class actions filed against two major sports leagues asserting violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA); appeal pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Representing children’s media company in securities class action
Represented independent directors of tax preparation company in connection with allegations of securities fraud and breach of fiduciary duty
Represented energy company in arbitration commenced by investor alleging fraud in connection with the purchase of securities
Represented a broker-dealer and its officers in lawsuits commenced by the SIPC Trustee and private investors arising from the Madoff Ponzi scheme
Represented Special Litigation Committee of international resort operator in internal investigation concerning funds transfers
Represented private equity firm in connection with SEC and DOJ investigations into fee practices
Represented audit committee of telecommunications company in connection with investigation of alleged pay-to-play practices
Represented Audit Committee of public technology company in a SEC/DOJ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigation
Representing publicly-traded bank holding company in disputes regarding contested director elections and dispute with former executive
Represented data provider in dispute regarding alleged breach of license agreement, including in proceedings for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction
Represented global restaurant chain in contract dispute with internet services provider
Represented private equity portfolio company in dispute with former executive
Credentials
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude, 2009 (Fordham Urban Law Journal)
- University of Rochester, B.A., Political Science and Religion cum laude, 2004
- Judicial clerk to The Honorable Henry B. Pitman, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Southern District of New York, 2009–2010
- New York
- United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Western District of New York, Northern District of New York and Eastern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Preserving Privilege: Considerations to Maintain Client-Attorney Confidentiality, First published by RANE, April 19, 2018
- “Securities Litigation Issues Impacting Energy Companies,”V&E Securities Litigation Insights, Issue 10, Spring 2013 (co-author)
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Published by Law360 on October 3, 2024