Mr. Kelson is an accomplished litigator whose practice focuses on securities litigation and other complex commercial litigation for U.S. and foreign clients. Â He represents and advises clients in connection with securities class action and shareholder derivative litigation, internal investigations, SEC and other regulatory proceedings, transaction-related issues and litigation, director and officer liability and corporate governance issues and litigation, antitrust and unfair competition litigation, and other commercial litigation. Mr. Kelson has extensive experience in federal and state courts and arbitral forums in California, New York, Delaware and other states.
Prior to joining Manatt in late 2007, Mr. Kelson practiced with a global law firm in that firm's New York and San Francisco offices.
Mr. Kelson is admitted to practice in California and New York, and speaks German.