Justin V. Shur

Shur has represented clients in complex and sensitive investigations by prosecutors, regulatory agencies, and congressional committees, often under intense media scrutiny. His representations have included some of the most high-profile matters in recent years and have involved nearly every issue that has been the focus of government enforcement. Shur has successfully resolved a number of significant white collar matters confidentially, persuading authorities not to bring charges. And when cases are brought, he is equally effective in defending clients. An experienced courtroom advocate, Shur has tried dozens of cases before juries and judges across the country. Drawing on his time as a federal prosecutor, Shur is also regularly called upon to conduct internal investigations, and advise companies and their boards on risk mitigation and effective compliance measures.

In his civil practice, Shur has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in multi-billion dollar disputes involving many of the most pressing issues facing businesses today. He has litigated and tried a wide array of complex commercial cases in nearly every setting, from federal and state courts to various arbitration forums. Shur has also helped clients avoid the cost and risks of courtroom battles by achieving highly favorable pre-suit and pre-trial outcomes.

Prior to joining MoloLamken, Shur served in the Criminal Division of the Justice Department, where he oversaw some of the nation’s most significant fraud and corruption investigations and prosecutions as Deputy Chief of the Public Integrity Section. In that role, he handled a number of high-profile matters, including serving as trial counsel in the prosecution of a senior White House official for obstruction of justice. Shur began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan under the legendary Robert Morgenthau.

Representative Matters

White Collar Criminal and Regulatory Matters

• CEO of automaker in DOJ fraud investigation
• President of investment advisory firm at trial on allegations of perjury and obstruction of justice
• CFO of software company in DOJ and SEC investigations into alleged insider trading violations
• Speaker of New York State Assembly at trial on federal corruption charges
• President of media enterprise in connection with allegations of perjury before Congress
• COO of leading social media company in DOJ national security investigation
• Chairman of multinational media company in DOJ investigation into foreign bribery and money laundering allegations
• CCO of cryptocurrency company in investigations by DOJ, SEC, and CFTC
• White House official in DOJ Special Counsel investigation
• CEO of energy company in DOJ and SEC securities fraud investigations
• President of luxury travel company at trial on allegations of fraud and obstruction of justice
• Portfolio manager of hedge fund in House and Senate investigations into market manipulation allegations 
• State Department official in impeachment inquiry by Congress into conduct of U.S. President
• High-ranking diplomat at trial on allegations of bribery and fraud
• Healthcare company executive in DOJ investigation into price-fixing allegations
• General of U.S. Armed Forces in DOJ investigation into perjury allegations
• Partner of law firm in DOJ tax fraud investigation
• Supreme Court Justice Clerk in investigation into leak of draft court opinion
• Partner of global consulting firm in investigation by Congress into conflict of interest allegations

Corporate Internal Investigations

• Leading social media company in investigation into allegations stemming from activist investor settlement
• Global consulting firm in investigation into alleged fraud and kickback scheme
• Private equity firm in investigation into alleged anti-corruption violations in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe
• Defense contractor in investigation into conflict-of-interest allegations
• Wall Street broker-dealer in investigation into fixed-income securities trading practices
• Brazilian infrastructure company in investigation into bribery and corruption allegations
• Healthcare marketing company in investigation into alleged Anti-Kickback Statute violations
• Accounting industry firm in investigation into leak of sensitive and protected data
• Telecommunications company in investigation into accounting fraud allegations
• Pharmaceutical company in investigation into alleged violations of the False Claims Act
• Financial services firm in investigation into anti-money laundering practices and controls
• Energy company in investigation into allegations of foreign bribery
• Software company in investigation into allegations of improper marketing practices
• UK-based media company in investigation into allegations of bribery and fraud
• Cryptocurrency company in investigation into money laundering allegations

Complex Business Litigation

• Leading foreign bank in dispute against Wall Street investment firm arising from collapse of credit facility
• Software company in connection with patent dispute
• Broker-dealer at trial on claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty
• Institutional investors in breach of contract suit involving mortgage-backed securities offering
• Real estate developer at trial in breach of contract action against investors
• Private investment fund in redemption dispute with foreign bank
• Energy company in litigation involving oil and natural gas exploration program
• CEO of financial services firm in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty and self-dealing claims
• Medical facilities operator in breach of contract dispute with managed health care company
• COO of global technology company in landmark antitrust trial
• Multinational law firm in litigation involving debt financing for foreign investment project
• Chairman of the board of a NYSE-listed company in threatened proxy contest
• Satellite operator in dispute involving rights to international frequency assignments
• Investment advisor in dispute involving conflict of interest allegations
• President of government contractor in litigation involving allegations of false claims and kickbacks