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C.W. Flynn has worked on behalf of public companies in the area of securities litigation for the past 20 years. He is Chair of the Securities Litigation section and is part of the Firm’s multi-disciplinary Internal and Governmental Investigation section. He was formerly an attorney with the Trial Unit of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement in Washington, D.C. He has substantial experience defending securities class action suits and has represented companies and individuals in SEC and other regulatory investigations. Mr. Flynn is also experienced in securities and commercial arbitration, and he has represented clients in arbitration proceedings before panels of the NASD, NYSE, and American Arbitration Association.EducationJ.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1978 B.A., Princeton University, 1973 Bar AdmissionsTexas, 1985 California, 1978 Admitted To Practice U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Representative Experience Representation of underwriters in connection with class action arising from failed notes and common stock offerings by major energy firm.Representation of former chief financial officer of defunct Internet firm in connection with SEC enforcement action filed in federal court.Representation of bond trading unit of major financial institution in prosecution of claims in arbitration against regional bank for failure to pay for securities.Representation of regional securities firm in connection with SEC investigation arising from allegations of market timing in the trading of mutual funds.Representation of public company in putative class action filed in Delaware Chancery Court defending breach of fiduciary duty claims arising from going private transaction. Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Trial Attorney 1982-85, Division of Enforcement of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C.Professional Affiliations Member, American Bar Association Member, State Bar of Texas Member, State Bar of California Member, Dallas Bar Association, Securities Section Member, Legal and Compliance Division, Securities Industry Association Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation Arbitrator, National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. | 