Mr. Watanabe is a highly experienced litigator, having tried more than eighty cases at the trial level and argued more than twenty cases before various federal and state appellate courts. Over the years, he has compiled an enviable record of achievement in representing businesses, boards, and C-Suite/senior executives in complex commercial litigation matters and matters involving investigations/prosecutions by the United States Department of Justice, state Attorneys’ General, SEC, IRS, other governmental or regulatory agencies, and District or State’s Attorneys’ Offices. In addition to an active litigation practice, he also counsels and represents businesses and C-Suite/senior executives in risk management matters, including internal investigations and crisis management. His litigation practice extends to all business sectors but is regularly concentrated in representing businesses and C-level/senior executives in banking, finance (hedge fund, private equity, and venture capital), technology, media, and entertainment sectors. He also has record of achievement in litigating employment-related disputes involving executive compensation, trade secrets, misappropriation/unauthorized use of proprietary information, computer fraud, and breaches of non-competition/non-solicitation covenants.
 

Memberships & Activities

• Member: New York Bar Association