Morrison Cohen is pleased to announce the arrival of Genny Ngai to the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement practice. She joins as a partner and will focus on white-collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. Ngai bolsters the firm’s growing white-collar presence in New York, following the recent addition of Tracy Burnett.
“I am excited to join Morrison Cohen’s accomplished White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement practice. The firm’s commitment to providing the best service to its clients make it a perfect fit for my practice,” said Ngai. “I look forward to collaborating with the esteemed bench of attorneys at the firm and advocating for my clients.”
Ngai served for over five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, most recently in its Business & Securities Fraud Section, where she investigated and prosecuted a wide variety of crimes, from complex financial crimes to sex trafficking and racketeering offenses.
During her tenure with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ngai tried several cases to verdict, including securing the conviction of the former Minister of Finance of Mozambique in connection with his role in a $2 billion international fraud, bribery, and money laundering scheme. She also led numerous investigations into companies and individuals, and successfully obtained a first-of-its-kind independent monitorship for one of the world’s largest online adult content distribution platforms. She was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Society of Asian Federal Officers in 2024 and received the True American Hero Award from the Federal Drug Agents Foundation in 2023.
Ngai’s practice will focus on advising individuals and corporations on navigating and defending against federal and state criminal actions, as well as in high-stakes commercial disputes. She will also conduct internal investigations and help clients design, enhance and implement compliance programs to avoid and mitigate civil and criminal risk.
Ngai draws on her extensive trial and courtroom experience to offer pre-litigation counseling and guidance on domestic and cross-border civil and criminal actions. She has worked closely with domestic and international law enforcement and regulatory authorities, including the FBI, SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, IRS and OFAC.
Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ngai practiced in the litigation department of a leading international law firm, where she represented individuals and companies in high-profile, high-stakes litigation, including in class action employment disputes, fraudulent inducement and breach of contract claims, and product liability matters. She was part of the defense team in multiple cases involving Fortune 500 corporations and successfully advised clients on litigation strategy, risk avoidance and resolution of complex business disputes.
Earlier in her career, Ngai clerked for the Honorable Ann M. Donnelly of the Eastern District of New York. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A., cum laude, in International Relations, Chinese Language & Art History from Dartmouth College.
“Genny’s background in private practice as well as her time in government makes her a fantastic addition to the firm,” said Jason Gottlieb, chair of Morrison Cohen’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice. “She brings a unique perspective on white collar criminal matters, including in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency matters, that will ensure our clients receive top-level service.”
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