Renee Zaytsev is a skilled trial lawyer who co-leads Boies Schiller's Securities and Shareholder Disputes practice.
Zaytsev has successfully defended corporations, directors, officers, and private funds from alleged violations of the federal securities laws and alleged breaches of fiduciary duty in courts around the country. Her experience includes defending against claims of securities fraud and insider trading, including claims of fraud brought pursuant to Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 and claims for disgorgement of short-swing profits under Section 16(b).
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2027 | Securities & Shareholder Litigation |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2026 | Securities & Shareholder Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2025 | Securities & Shareholder Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2024 | Securities Litigation |
Zaytsev also has extensive experience handling disputes under Delaware law and litigating in the Delaware Court of Chancery. She has defended corporations and fiduciaries against class action and derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty, handled post-closing M&A and valuation disputes on behalf of both buyers and sellers, and litigated multiple partnership disputes and business divorces. A leading shareholder activist litigator, Zaytsev has represented some of the best-known activist investors in proxy contest-related litigation and has advised boards of directors facing activist threats.
In addition to her work in the courtroom, Zaytsev also handles internal investigations and advises boards of directors, special committees, and management teams on corporate governance matters, ESG developments, corporate control contests, and crisis situations.
Zaytsev also maintains a robust and varied commercial practice, which includes handling fraud, breach of contract, unfair competition, intellectual property, licensing, real estate, and other complex disputes. In addition, Renee has significant experience in bankruptcy-related litigation, including the representation of trustees, debtors, and creditors. Zaytsev has also successfully handled appeals to the top courts in New York and Delaware.
As a first-generation lawyer, Zaytsev seeks to help others through her work as the New York Chair of the Legal Mentor Network, a non-profit dedicated to connecting law students and recently barred attorneys with legal mentors. Additionally, she serves on the board of her alma mater, the Zurich International School. Zaytsev speaks several languages, including fluent Spanish.