Kerrin T. Klein
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in New York, New York
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLPPractice Areas: Business Litigation, Securities Litigation
Licensed in New York since: 2010
Education: New York University School of Law
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
1325 Avenue of the Americas15th Floor
New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-451-2239 Email: Kerrin T. Klein Visit website
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Experienced litigation lawyer Kerrin Klein focuses on complex commercial and securities litigation and arbitrations.
Kerrin represents public and private companies and individuals in a wide variety of commercial disputes, including securities, corporate governance, employment, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and international cases and arbitrations, as well as in state and federal regulatory proceedings.
She takes a hands-on approach, managing all aspects of cases from strategy to brief writing, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and appeals, and examining witnesses at trial. Clients benefit from Kerrin’s substantial courtroom experience and knowledge of the court system and processes, as well as her clarity and skill in strategizing on the best way to resolve their disputes. She fosters close working relationships with all of her clients.
In the pro bono realm, Kerrin received a Pro Bono Publico Award from the Legal Aid Society for her representation of a victim of human trafficking and a Pro Bono Star Award from Human Rights First for her representation of asylum-seekers.
In addition to maintaining an active litigation practice, Kerrin serves on Olshan’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
First Admitted: 2010, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.olshanlaw.com/attorneys-Kerrin-Klein.html
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- New York City Bar Association, Securities Litigation Committee
- LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York (LGBT Bar NY)
- Co-Secretary, P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School PA
- Second-chaired three-day bench trial that secured over $6 million in damages for breach of the anti-dilution provisions of warrants held by clients Empery Asset Master, Ltd., Empery Tax Efficient, LP, and Empery Tax Efficient II, LP, as well as the reformation of those warrants. See Empery Asset Master, Ltd v. AIT Therapeutics, Inc., No. 651306/2018, 2021 WL 4789145 (N.Y. Sup. Oct. 14, 2021). This win represented a rare successful victory on reformation grounds of a complex financial instrument. For this matter, Kerrin examined, cross-examined, and conducted the re-direct examination of trial witnesses, and argued pretrial motions and the appeal of the trial court’s prior denial of summary judgment on behalf of respondents (resulting in an affirmance of the trial court’s order).
- Brought an action against a large banking institution, as CDO trustee on behalf of CDO issuers and collateral manager, seeking more than $100 million in damages. Olshan’s team opposed the defendant’s motion to dismiss, and Kerrin argued the motion before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Successfully briefed and argued an appeal of a decision denying an individual’s motion to dismiss claims against him that sought $350 million in joint and several liability for his alleged breach of his duties as a former officer and director of a corporation. That motion was brought and lost by another law firm in the court below. On appeal, Olshan convinced the court to reverse the denial of the motion to dismiss.
- Led team of litigation associates to obtain a $26 million summary judgment decision in favor of individual investor plaintiffs in a complex breach of contract case involving the alleged conversion of promissory notes into preferred stock. This matter involved a defendant corporation alleging that a deceased co-investor verbally agreed to convert all of the plaintiffs’ promissory notes into preferred stock. Olshan’s team successfully moved for summary judgment, and Kerrin argued that motion before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Representing Alvarez & Marsal Valuation Services LLC, as a defendant, in multijurisdictional, multi-defendant actions seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, arising from the DC Solar Ponzi scheme. This matter is ongoing in California, Florida and New York state courts.
- Consistently named a “Rising Star” by New York Metro Super Lawyers since 2015, “Rising Star”, New York Metro Super Lawyers
- Received the Pro Bono Publico Award from the Legal Aid Society for her representation of a victim of human trafficking, Legal Aid Society
- Received the Pro Bono Star Award from Human Rights First for her representation of asylum-seekers, Pro Bono Star Award, Human Rights First
- J.D., New York University School of Law
- B.S., summa cum laude, University of Maryland, College Park
- Quarterly Survey of SEC Rulemaking and Major Court Decisions - Summer 2024, Co-Author, Quarterly Survey of SEC Rulemaking and Major Court Decisions - Summer 2024, Securities Regulation Law Journal, 2024
- Corporate partner Kenneth Silverman and litigation partner Kerrin Klein published an article in the Securities Regulation Law Journal, Spring 2024 ed. entitled “Quarterly Survey of SEC Rulemaking and Major Court Decisions.” The article reviews the SEC’s rulemaking activities and other decisions relating to federal securities laws from October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. “This quarter,” the authors write, “the SEC proposed one new rule and approved eight final rules. In relevant part, the SEC’s latest round of rulemaking largely targets reforms to the 1934 Act to increase regulatory oversight and promote market fairness for all participants. The most significant rule affects investors’ beneficial ownership reporting obligations.”, Co-Author, Quarterly Survey of SEC Rulemaking and Major Court Decisions - Spring 2024, Securities Regulation Law Journal, 2024
- Olshan litigation partner Kerrin Klein was featured in an article in The Legal Intelligencer (subscription required) entitled “Women's History Month Spotlight: 'Speak Up and Take Risks.'” In the article, Kerrin discussed Olshan’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, for which she serves as vice chair, as well as the firm’s Women’s Committee. Kerrin explained that Olshan celebrates Women’s History Month in many ways, including hosting unique events and panel discussions, as well as always seeking new opportunities to support other female attorneys. “I have served as a mentor for junior attorneys and summer associates at my firm,” Kerrin said. “I also have strived to maintain close relationships with other women lawyers, both at my firm and outside, including with younger attorneys.” She added a key piece of advice for any young female attorney just starting out: Speak up and take risks. Not only will this ensure your voice is heard, but it provides a way to forge stronger professional relationships: “You are not expected to know everything right away, but your input is still valuable. Make connections with other women attorneys. And do not be afraid to ask for help or advice.”, Author, Women’s History Month Spotlight: ‘Speak Up and Take Risks’, The Legal Intelligencer, 2024
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- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2023