Justin Chretien

Justin Chretien is a senior trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience handling high-stakes civil litigation as well as SEC and FINRA examinations, investigations, and litigation. He served as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, as assistant chief litigation counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as senior litigation counsel for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (later chief counsel and senior director).

Justin’s extensive experience as a DOJ trial attorney makes him a trusted choice for high-stakes civil litigation, while his background as litigation counsel for both the SEC and then FINRA uniquely positions him to represent financial firms and public companies effectively in examinations, investigations, and formal proceedings brought by regulators. He has been recognized with the SEC Enforcement Division Director’s Award and FINRA’s Premier Achievement Award for litigation excellence.

Prior to entering law school, Justin graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a B.S. in astronautical engineering and served our nation as an Air Force fighter pilot, receiving numerous awards and medals.

Justin currently serves as chair of the firm’s Securities and Investment Companies Industry Group and is a frequent speaker at conferences regarding securities enforcement and compliance issues.