Christine Isaacs
White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York, NY in New York, NY
About Christine Isaacs
Christine Isaacs represents individuals and businesses in high-stakes civil and criminal investigations, litigation, and regulatory-enforcement defense. Her experience includes representing clients in various industries, including financial services, investment banking, media and entertainment, and information technology. Her experience touches on all parts of the civil and criminal litigation process, including trial, discovery, and motion practice during from the inception of the case to post-trial briefing and appellate level in federal court. Her experience includes: Represents a CEO of a large oil and gas corporation in a civil forfeiture action seeking to recover a $300 million dollar asset that was seized by the Department of Justice. Represents a large bank in an action involving alleged violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Represents an individual accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar pump and dump scheme in parallel SEC and DOJ proceedings. Successfully secured the release of funds of an individual entrepreneur seized by state prosecutors in an investigation of alleged crypto fraud. Representation of a client in a civil jury trial involving sex trafficking allegations brought under the Trafficking Victims and Protection Act (TVPA) and tort claims in the Eastern District of New York. Representation of a client in a criminal jury trial with a focus on RICO allegations in the Southern District of New York. Successfully defending a foreign central bank against RICO and other claims brought by U.S. plaintiffs. Representation of a journalist of a prominent media company against tort actions and various First Amendment challenges. Conducted multiple internal investigations of sexual misconduct allegations brought against a variety of companies including a prominent media company. Successfully secured Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits for a veteran.
Education
Legal Education
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 2017
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Health Law and Policy Fellowship Program, Fellow (2015-2017) and Associate (2014-15)
- Honors: Public Service Award, Silver Level
- Law Review: Hofstra Law Review, Volume 45, Associate Editor
- Law Review: Hofstra Law Review, Volume 44, Staff Member
Non Legal Education
- Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2006
- B.B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate
Past Positions
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Dechert LLP
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS), Pro Bono Scholar
Published Works
Articles
- Developments in Securities Fraud Class Actions Against U.S. Life Sciences Companies, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance (Mar. 20, 2023)
- 2020 Developments in U.S. Securities Fraud Class Actions Against Non-U.S. Issuers, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance (March 23, 2021)
- New York State and City Pass Sweeping Changes to Employment Legislation: What Employers Need to Know, 73 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN REVIEW, no. 10 (Jan. 2, 2020)
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Christine Isaacs |
| Firm | Ford O’Brien Landy LLP |
| Address | 275 Madison Avenue, Floor 24, New York, NY 10016 |
| Phone | 212-858-0040 |
| Phone | 212-444-4888 |
| Website | www.fordobrien.com |
| Website | www.fordobrien.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |