Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Munger, Tolles & Olson's securities practice represents public companies, financial institutions, executives, founders, and boards in shareholder litigation and investigations. Its published work includes securities class actions, derivative suits, and proceedings involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice. These matters connect courtroom advocacy with corporate governance and public disclosure.

The firm describes disputes involving allegations of misleading statements, insider trading, accounting problems, fiduciary duties, and merger-related conduct. Its experience also includes cases arising from emerging business and social issues, such as cryptocurrency regulation and climate-related disclosures. Matters may proceed through dismissal motions, settlement, trial preparation, and appeals.

For students, this practice offers a concrete example of the firm's work on business problems with legal, regulatory, and reputational dimensions. A securities dispute requires understanding both the company's operations and the obligations governing its communications with investors. The firm's published representations show how those questions become the subject of litigation and investigations.