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Susan S. Muck

Retired Partner

Susan Muck built a distinguished career as one of the leading securities and corporate governance litigators of her generation, widely trusted by public companies, boards, and executives navigating high‑stakes investigations, shareholder disputes, and governance challenges. Known for her strategic judgment and steady leadership in crisis situations, she counseled clients on compliance, disclosure, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation across industries. She also lectured and wrote extensively on governance, crisis management, shareholder litigation, and compliance throughout her career. She retired from WilmerHale in 2025.

A committed contributor to the profession, Ms. Muck was a founding member of Women in Securities and participated in industry organizations focused on securities litigation and white‑collar defense. She shared her insights through numerous speaking and writing engagements for professional and academic audiences. Her work has been widely recognized for its impact on corporate governance, crisis response, and the broader legal community.

Credentials

  • Education

    • JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1986

      Executive Editor, Virginia Journal of International Law
    • BA, University of Maryland at College Park, 1982

      with honors

      Phi Beta Kappa

Credentials

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