Akin Partner Peter Altman Again Named a ‘Top White Collar Lawyer’ by Daily Journal

For the second time in three years, Akin white collar defense & government investigations partner Peter Altman has been selected among Daily Journal’s Top White Collar Lawyers, which, according to the publication, honors the leading white collar defenders in California.

In his profile, Daily Journal notes Peter has become very involved in investigations related to new technologies such as electronic trading systems, cryptocurrency and other digital assets. Regarding these sorts of cases, he says that overcoming the stigma attached to that industry relating to recent high-profile charges of misconduct and market volatility is an ongoing challenge.

Among Peter’s recent work, the publication highlights his significant victories in both U.S. v. Klyushin, et al. and SEC v. Kliushin, in which he successfully represented the client, identified as a principal victim of the hack, against allegations of insider trading stemming from a cybersecurity breach.

The publication also highlights another notable case that Peter has led on, U.S. v. Coleman and SEC v. Coleman. Peter was able to keep the client’s name out of the government’s charging papers, which demonstrates “his ability to protect clients’ interests while navigating complex legal landscapes.”

On the rise of government enforcement and new applications of extant law and regulation by government regulators and prosecutors, Peter said, “We are already seeing regulatory examinations and enforcement investigations requesting types of data and forms of electronic communications that did not exist just a few years ago. This trend will only continue in white-collar cases. Proficiency with new technology and the ability to analyze both structured and unstructured data sets will be, as a result, key to successful representations.”

Peter previously received this recognition in Daily Journal’s 2021 series. Learn more here.