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Karl A. Groskaufmanis

  • Partner/General Counsel | Litigation

New York

T: +1.202.639.7314

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Karl A. Groskaufmanis is a litigation partner resident in Fried Frank's Washington, DC office and New York office, where his is a member of the Securities Enforcement and Regulation Practice. He joined the firm in 1988 and became a partner in 1995. Karl serves as general counsel for the firm and is also a co-managing partner of the Washington, DC office.

With over 30 years of experience in the securities industry, his practice has included United States Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement investigations, insider trading inquiries, internal investigations and related securities litigation. He also advises public companies and institutional investors on the application of the securities laws to their businesses.

Karl is a frequent speaker and author on corporate and securities law issues. He has lectured before law school classes at Yale, Harvard and Cornell University, among others.

Professional associations

  • Advisory Committee, Garrett Institute, Northwestern University Law School

News and recognition

Chambers and Partners |

Chambers USA 2019 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

Chambers and Partners |

Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

Accolades |

Chambers USA 2017 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Attorneys and Practices⟶

Insights and analysis

Articles |

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Brings Regulation FD Enforcement Action Against AT&T Inc.⟶

Articles |

Regulation FD Enforcement Action: SEC v. AT&T Inc.⟶

Client memorandum |

Regulation FD Enforcement Action: SEC v. AT&T Inc.⟶

Articles |

Managing Insider Trading Risks After Salman⟶
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Events

Speaking engagements |

Ethics: Representing the Private Equity Sponsor and Its Public Portfolio Company⟶

Speaking engagements |

Governance Ethics Hot Topics – Counsel’s Responsibility for Getting the Board Involved⟶
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