Justin V. Shur

Justin Shur, a former Justice Department prosecutor, is a partner in MoloLamken’s Washington, D.C. and New York offices. With nearly 25 years of first-chair trial experience, Mr. Shur has earned a national reputation for successfully representing clients in some of the most prominent white collar criminal matters and high-stakes business disputes. Clients and peers have described him as a “fierce advocate,” a “terrific strategist,” and a “talented trial lawyer” who is “incredible with juries.”

Mr. Shur’s clients include Fortune 500 companies and other major businesses and organizations around the world and across a broad range of industries. He has also represented individuals in a variety of different fields, including CEOs, board members, and other corporate executives, a U.S. cabinet secretary and an ambassador, a celebrated sports figure, and an Academy Award-winning actor.

Mr. 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. Mr. 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, Mr. Shur has tried dozens of cases before juries and judges across the country. Drawing on his time as a federal prosecutor, Mr. 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, Mr. 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. Mr. 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, Mr. 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 was involved in a number of high-profile matters, including the investigation into the activities of lobbyist Jack Abramoff—resulting in the conviction of more than 20 individuals including a U.S. Congressman, and for which Mr. Shur received the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service. Mr. Shur was also appointed a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia to prosecute one of DOJ’s largest campaign finance fraud cases. Mr. 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
• 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
• 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

Publications

• The X-Factor at Trial: The Power of Authenticity, Lawdragon (May 2024)

• Into the Breach: How to Prepare for and Respond to Corporate Leaks, Bloomberg Law (May 2022)

• How Fund Managers Can Handle Insider Trading Risks After U.S. v. Chow, Hedge Fund Law Report (June 2021)

• In the Hot Seat: Tips for Corporate Executives Testifying Before Congress, Corporate Counsel (Apr. 2021)

• Recent Amendments to the Securities Exchange Act Pose New Risks for Private Fund Managers, Hedge Fund Law Report (Feb. 2021)
• Congressional Investigations: Here’s How Subpoena Recipients Can Respond Effectively, The National Law Journal (Aug. 2019)
• Prosecutors Avoid 5th Amendment Showdown In Libor Case, Law360 (Oct. 2018)
• Although Martoma May Have Been Put to Rest, the Debate Over the “Personal Benefit” Test Continues, Hedge Fund Law Report (Sept. 2018)
• SEC v. Cohen: Calling Into Question the Future of Obey-the-Law Injunctions, Anti-Corruption Report (Aug. 2018)
• How the SEC May Circumvent the Five-Year Statute of Limitations on Disgorgement Under Kokesh, Hedge Fund Law Report (July 2017)
• ALJ Appointments Issue Primed for Supreme Court Review, Law360 (July 2017)
• Bravo-Fernandez: Did the Court Incentivize Overcharging?, Law360 (Dec. 2016)
• The Latest Roadblock for Insider Trading Enforcement, Law360 (June 2016)
• Does the False Claims Act Permit Suits for ”Implied False Certification”?, Corporate Counsel (Apr. 2016)
• The SEC's Pay To Play Rule Is Here To Stay: Tips for Fund Managers To Avoid Liability, Hedge Fund Law Report (Oct. 2015)
• The Calm Before the Storm: Preparing for the Next Wave of Congressional Investigations, The National Law Journal (Oct. 2014)
• Hiding in Plain Sight: Managing FCPA Risks Associated with Third Parties, The National Law Journal (Apr. 2014)
• Health Care False Statement Statute: Lessons from the Past Year, Law360 (Dec. 2013)
• A New Chapter In The Debate Over The "Stealth Statute", Law360 (July 2013)
• How Private Equity Funds Can Manage FCPA Risks When Investing in Emerging Markets, The FCPA Report (Jan. 2013)
• Political Intelligence Firms and the STOCK Act: How Funds Can Avoid Potential Pitfalls, Hedge Fund Law Report (Apr. 2012)

Presentations

• Effective Strategies for Jury Selection, Inn of Court, Nov. 2023
• Congressional Investigations: Don’t Get Caught in the Crossfire, Feb. 2023
• DOJ White Collar Enforcement: What to Expect in 2021 and the Coming Years, ABA, Mar. 2021
• Current Trends in Anti-Corruption Enforcement, ABA, Oct. 2020
• Recent Developments in Honest Services Fraud Prosecution and Defense, Inn of Court, Sept. 2020
• Fraud Litigation, Enforcement & Contentious Insolvency, Latin America Asset Recovery Series, June 2019
• Defending Your Client Under Congressional Investigation, ABA, Mar. 2019
• Best Practices for Private Fund Managers Amidst the Rulings in Martoma, Newman and Salman, The Hedge Fund Law Report, Nov. 2017
• Recent Trends in Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Actions, ABA, June 2017
• Views from the Defense Bar, National Advocacy Center, Nov. 2016
• Political Corruption, Inn of Court, Feb. 2016
• Effective Corporate Crisis Management, International Association of Lawyers, July 2015
• FCPA, AML & OFAC Risks for Private Equity and Hedge Funds, ACI, Mar. 2015
• Political Intelligence and the STOCK Act: The Next Regulatory Frontier, ABA, June 2013
• Managing Cross-Border Investigations, Yale Club, Jan. 2013
• National Security Leaks and the Law, Council for Court Excellence, Dec. 2012
• Insider Trading Issues in Today's Enforcement Environment, National Law Journal, Oct. 2012
• Understanding and Managing FCPA Risks, CORE: Club, June 2012
• When an Executive's Problems Become the Company's Problems, Law Bulletin's Annual White Collar Crime and Corporate Governance Conference, Apr. 2012