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Richard Marooney is Managing Partner of the New York office and one of the practice leaders of the firm’s Trial & Global Disputes practice. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases before juries, judges and arbitration panels. His practice focuses on complex litigation, securities, general commercial and international disputes in the financial services, accounting and energy industries. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants.
Chambers USA has identified Rich as one of the top litigators in New York, where it states that he is "a great trial lawyer, with excellent instincts on case strategy." Legal 500 recognizes Rich as a top M&A litigator, stating he is "a consummate trial lawyer, quick on his feet...." Benchmark Litigation ranks Rich as a National Practice Area Star. In 2017, Benchmark named him General Commercial Attorney of the Year and one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America. He has been recognized as a Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer and is a New York Super Lawyer. Rich has served two terms on both the firm's Policy Committee and Compensation Committee. He currently is a member of the Diversity Committee.
J.D., Hofstra University, with distinction
B.A., Boston College, cum laude
New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Federal Bar Council
New York State Bar Association
Supreme Court Historical Society
October 9, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
June 12, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2024 Guide
June 6, 2024
King & Spalding Earns 198 Lawyer Rankings, 90 Practice Group Rankings in Chambers USA Guide
Representing KPMG in connection with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank.
Representing EY LLP (UK) in litigation concerning NMC Healthcare.
Defending financial services company in DE Chancery in connection with a post-purchase M&A dispute.
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December 20, 2023
Financial Service Focus - December 2023
January 30, 2023
Delaware Chancery Court Holds Corporate Officers Owe Duty of Oversight
March 20, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Issues Highly Anticipated SPAC-Related Decision
October 9, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
June 12, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2024 Guide
June 6, 2024
King & Spalding Earns 198 Lawyer Rankings, 90 Practice Group Rankings in Chambers USA Guide
Representing KPMG in connection with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank.
Representing EY LLP (UK) in litigation concerning NMC Healthcare.
Defending financial services company in DE Chancery in connection with a post-purchase M&A dispute.
See more
December 20, 2023
Financial Service Focus - December 2023
January 30, 2023
Delaware Chancery Court Holds Corporate Officers Owe Duty of Oversight
March 20, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Issues Highly Anticipated SPAC-Related Decision
October 9, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
June 12, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2024 Guide
June 6, 2024
King & Spalding Earns 198 Lawyer Rankings, 90 Practice Group Rankings in Chambers USA Guide
J.D., Hofstra University, with distinction
B.A., Boston College, cum laude
New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Federal Bar Council
New York State Bar Association
Supreme Court Historical Society