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Lawrence J. Fox is a partner of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP where he has practiced continuously since 1972, concentrating principally in the area of securities litigation.
As the former chairman of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, he has often been asked to speak on behalf of the ABA on ethics in the legal profession. As the former chair of the ABA's Section of Litigation, he has participated fully in the major issues affecting litigators and the litigation process civil justice reform, alternative dispute resolution, the integrity of the adversary process, the role of women and minorities in the profession and related issues.
Securities Litigation. Larry has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation brought under Rule 10b-5 and 14 of the 1934 Act, as well as 11 and 12 of the 1933 Act. He has defended accounting firms, underwriters, underwriters' counsel, issuers' counsel, directors and officers. He has instituted actions on behalf of new management against former management, former accountants and former directors and has also instituted actions on behalf of institutional clients of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP who sought recovery under Rule 10b-5. He has participated in tender offer litigation on behalf of both acquiring corporations and targets, and he has engaged in proxy litigation on behalf of management and insurgents. He has also handled a number of broker-dealer cases on behalf of brokerage firms as defendants. Larry has represented special litigation committees of major corporations in determining whether it was in the best interest of the corporation to permit derivative litigation to go forward. Larry participated as counsel in what he believes is one of the longest 10b-5 trials in the history of the Southern District of New York. In connection with a number of the foregoing matters, Larry has handled related SEC investigations and proceedings.
Alternative Dispute Resolution. Larry was one of the earliest participants in the minitrial process, is an original law firm representative to the Center for Public Resources, a member of the Board of Editors of Alternatives, the CPR monthly newsletter, a member of the CPR distinguished panel of neutrals, and has written and taught extensively on alternative dispute resolution.
Professional Activities. Larry has played an active role in the legal profession's efforts to enhance the professional development of lawyers, including extensive publications, continuing legal education and ABA activities. | 