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Jimmy Fokas

Partner, BakerHostetler

Jimmy Fokas is an experienced white collar and securities enforcement defense attorney with a broad practice representing public and private companies, regulated entities, audit committees and their officers, directors and employees before the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the New York Office of the Attorney General (NYAG). He also conducts internal investigations regarding potential FCPA violations and represents court-appointed fiduciaries in the recovery of assets.

Prior to joining the firm, Jimmy served as senior counsel in the Division of Enforcement in the New York regional office of the SEC, where he conducted investigations and commenced actions concerning accounting and financial reporting fraud, insider trading, offering fraud and various other securities law violations. He currently serves as a co-leader of the Financial Investigations, Restatement and Accounting practice team.

Jimmy helps his clients navigate complex fact patterns and the intricacies of government investigations in order to deliver favorable outcomes while minimizing reputational and financial risks. He also counsels public and private companies, including broker-dealers, with respect to compliance issues.



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