Evan Glassman

Commercial Litigation

• Defense of a former CFO of a real estate investment trust in Delaware Chancery Court in lawsuit alleging breaches of fiduciary duty
• Representation of a Russian businessman in a New York State Supreme Court action seeking $2 billion arising from sale of an oil and gas venture in Russia and Ukraine
• Successful defense of McAfee, Inc. in a class action alleging breaches of contract and consumer fraud
• Representation of receivers of a failed Icelandic bank in state and federal proceedings seeking damages from former officers, owners, and auditors
• Representation of foreign bank in multiple successful applications for US discovery pursuant to 28 USC § 1782 for use in UK fraud litigation involving diversion of more than $150 million
• Successful defense of the former head of US operations for a multinational transportation conglomerate Alstom, Inc. in federal securities class action
• Successful defense of a cigarette manufacturer in two antitrust actions, which were dismissed following successful motions for summary judgment
• Representation of an insurance carrier in a matter involving major potential losses under a credit risk policy dependent upon payment of underlying mortgage obligations scheduled to mature as US credit markets seized during the summer of 2008— a Steptoe team led by Mr. Glassman caused a workout resolving approximately $100 million in remaining exposure, without litigation or funding requirements for the client

White-Collar Defense

• Lead internal investigation of prominent New York City non-profit following allegations of inadequate regulatory reporting and whistle-blower retaliation claims
• Representation of a major insurance intermediary in a New York State Department of Financial Services investigation concerning force-placed insurance
• Representation of a prominent non-profit organization in an internal investigation relating to embezzlement by a former employee
• Representation of accountant in complex fraud case. Defeated multi-million-dollar restitution request and obtained a non-custodial sentence
• Defense of a senior officer at a major brokerage firm in numerous criminal and regulatory investigations relating to firm’s sale of limited partnership products, including participation in “Wells” submissions process that resulted in decision by SEC not to initiate proceedings

Professional Liability

• Successful defense of Am Law 100 law firm in malpractice action arising from zoning-related counseling provided by former partner
• Successful defense of major international law firm and former partner against claims that the former partner engaged in misconduct while testifying on behalf of a client
• Successful defense of major international law firm in malpractice action arising from allegations that firm failed to pursue claims relating to financial instruments before expiration of applicable statutes of limitation

Intellectual Property

• Successful representation of world-renowned French luxury goods manufacturer in prosecution of trademark and counterfeiting claims
• Successful prosecution of trademark and counterfeiting claims on behalf of renowned UK-based luxury goods manufacturer
• Representation of a well-known mystery anthologist in an action involving trademark and breach of contract claims that resulted in a favorable jury verdict for more than $2.8 million and an eventual judgment for $4.3 million

• "Navigating Power Struggles: Resolving Conflicts Among Co-founders, Boards, and Investors," Conflict Resolution Panel, 4th Annual Endeavor US Retreat, Austin, Texas, September 26, 2024
• "Update and Status on Section 1782 of Title 28 of the United States Code (Section 1782)—Allowing an "Interested Party" to a Foreign Proceeding to Seek US-Style Discovery From a Person or Entity Located in the United States—and Ramifications for International Arbitration," Washington Arbitration Week, November 29, 2023

• "Obtaining Foreign Discovery in a New York State Court Proceeding," January 19, 2023

• The AmLaw Litigation Daily Litigator of the Week Runner-Up (January 31, 2025)

• Legal 500 US, Dispute Resolution: General Commercial Disputes (2020)

• American Bar Association (1994-present)

• Association of the Bar of the City of New York (1994-present); Member, Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction (2011-2014); Member, Committee on Professional Responsibility (2002-2005)

• Member, Town of New Castle, New York Board of Ethics (2014-present); Chairman (2017-present)

• Secretary, The Arnold Glassman Fund, Inc. (2003-present)

• Board of Directors, Chappaqua School Foundation (2013-2019)

• Board of Directors, Oak Lane Child Care Center (2001-2015)