Partners Stephanie Avakian, Lori Echavarria, Matthew Martens and William McLucas were named to Securities Docket’s 2024 “Enforcement Elite.” The list highlights “the best securities enforcement defense counsel in the industry,” according to the organization.

Stephanie Avakian, chair of WilmerHale’s Securities and Financial Services Department, has decades of experience in government and private practice. She helps clients address the enforcement, governance and compliance issues presented by today’s markets.

Lori Echavarria, partner-in-charge of WilmerHale’s Los Angeles office and vice-chair of the Securities and Financial Services Department, represents financial market participants facing government investigations and enforcement actions.

Matthew Martens, co-chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation and Enforcement Practice Group, represents clients in high-stakes criminal and civil matters from investigation through, if necessary, trial.

William McLucas is one of the most sought-after advisors to public companies, boards of directors, audit committees and special committees dealing with corporate crises and related issues. He joined the firm after serving for more than eight years as Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission.

View the full list of honorees.