Perrie Weiner

Partner

Baker & McKenzie, LLP
Perrie is a prominent securities litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience, renowned for his unwavering commitment to providing top-tier service and delivering exceptional results. He currently serves as the Partner-in-Charge of Baker McKenzie's Los Angeles office, and holds the esteemed position of Chair for the Firm's North America Securities Litigation Group. Perrie's experience centers around securities class action and shareholder derivative litigation, as well as SEC enforcement matters. He is highly regarded as the "go-to advocate" for hedge funds navigating complex suits and CEOs facing off against the US Securities and Exchange Commission, earning accolades from prestigious legal publications such as Law 360.

Perrie's exceptional reputation is further supported by testimonials from clients and other influential sources such as the Legal 500 US and Chambers USA, where he is praised for his problem-solving prowess, exceptional leadership, and outstanding legal acumen. He has earned the trust and approval of major companies like American International Group, Inc. (AIG) and XL Group PLC, making him one of the select few lawyers in California to represent directors and officers in complex (class action) securities litigation matters.

As a key player in the growth and leadership of Baker McKenzie's North America Securities Litigation Group, Perrie has helped position the team among the top tier in the highly regarded US Legal 500 rankings for consecutive years. Recognized by US Legal 500 as a Leading Individual in Litigation: Securities in California, Perrie's influence extends beyond legal circles. He has been honored as a Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers by the LA Business Journal and has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers and Top 500 most influential people in LA. His dedication to pro bono legal work has been acknowledged with prestigious awards, including the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and the Wiley W. Manuel Award. He also received the prestigious Burton Award, revered as the Pulitzer Prize of the legal profession, for excellence in legal writing, where a work he co-authored was inducted into the Library of Congress.

    Topic

    3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

    Thursday November 14 2024

    What you Need to Know About the SEC's Enforcement Campaign Against Convertible Debt PIPE Investors

    • Overview of the ~20 actions against PIPE investors for failing to register as “dealers”
    • Understanding the SEC’s argument and the factors to be considered as to whether a PIPE investor is a dealer
    • Discussion of the consequences to the PIPE market
    • How investors can protect themselves
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