Steven M. Malina
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
Practicing business in Chicago since 1987.
- 39+
- Years practicing
- 4.7 ★
- 3 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Steven M. Malina is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Government. Steven has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Government
- Handles Business, General, and Government matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Steven M. Malina: Steven M. Malina is a shareholder based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Government. Steven has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Steven M. Malina represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Steven M. Malina
Steven M. Malina, a former Senior Attorney in the SEC’s enforcement branch, focuses his practice on a variety of litigation and regulatory matters with representations of financial services industry clients, hedge fund matters, and securities and general commercial litigation. He represents officers, directors, broker-dealers, investment advisors, commercial banks, investment banks, investment management firms, and public issuers in investigations and disciplinary proceedings initiated by the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FDIC, NYSE, CBOE, CME, and state regulators. In addition, Steve represents clients in related investor class-action, derivative, and other litigation and arbitration. He has also conducted internal investigations on behalf of publicly traded companies and represented committees and executive officers in internal investigations. Steve has represented brokerage firms and their management in customer-initiated cases, and injunction and arbitration proceedings.
Prior to entering private practice, Steve served as First Vice President and Deputy Regional Counsel for a large financial corporation and was a Senior Attorney in the Branch of Enforcement of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Concentrations
•Financial services litigation
•Financial services regulatory
•Securities class action litigation
•Corporate internal investigations and compliance
•Commercial litigation and arbitration
•Wrongful termination and compensation disputes
•Anti-money laundering
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024-2026
•Selected, Securities Docket, 'Enforcement Elite,' 2024-2025
•Listed, Business Today, Top 10 Most Influential Litigation: Securities Attorneys in Illinois, 2023
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: Securities, 2021-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Securities, 2023-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2006-2012, 2014-2018, 2020-2026
•Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2009-2026
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
Credentials
Education
University of Illinois College of Law
J.D. · 1987
University of Michigan
A.B. University · 1983
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois
1987 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Peer Reviewed
Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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What clients say about Steven M. Malina
4.7
3 client reviews
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What areas of law does Steven M. Malina practice?
Steven M. Malina focuses on Business, General, Government, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Where is Steven M. Malina located?
Steven M. Malina primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100.
How experienced is Steven M. Malina?
Steven M. Malina has 39 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1987.
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