JOINT VENTURE, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATE & SECURITIES

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Ms. Lesser served as a neutral in dozens of corporate and partnership disputes under the laws of Delaware, New York, Washington DC, California, and other jurisdictions, including:

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• Joint venture disputes between textile manufacturers 

• Joint venture dispute between two major pharmaceutical companies

• Partnerships and closely held corporation disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty and ethical claims

• Lawyer-lawyer fee disputes

• Law firm breakup cases

• ERISA claims brought by PBGC and private parties

• Multiple arbitrations and mediations regarding post-closing balance sheet adjustments 

•  Insider trading and securities fraud claims brought by the SEC and private parties 

• Shareholder direct and derivative complaints against corporations

• Customer complaints against major brokerage houses for securities violations