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Robert M. Swenson
Of Counsel
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
+1 651-247-2522
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
+1 651-247-2522

Robert M. Swenson is an experienced litigator with substantial experience representing clients in a wide range of complex commercial and business disputes, government investigations and restructurings. He routinely litigates matters involving U.S. securities and antitrust laws, the Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. 

Mr. Swenson also has experience representing public companies in antitrust and other regulatory enforcement matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporate,  and various state attorneys general. 

In addition, Mr. Swenson represents debtors, creditors and DIP lenders in restructuring proceedings and pre-bankruptcy negotiations and investigations. He has been involved in some of the largest and most innovative bankruptcy cases on record, including Lehman Brothers, Washington Mutual, Inc., and PG&E.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Swenson practiced at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation. He clerked for the Honorable Vernon S. Broderick at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Admissions

  • New York
  • Minnesota

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School, JD, cum laude
  • Boston College, Carroll School of Management, BS, magna cum laude

Clerkships

  • Honorable Vernon S. Broderick, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2016-2017)

Accolades

  • Sanctuary for Families Above & Beyond Award
  • Legal Aid Society of New York Pro Bono Publico Award

 

Professional & Community Involvement

  • New York City Bar Association
  • Lavendar Law Association

Credentials

Admissions

  • New York
  • Minnesota

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School, JD, cum laude
  • Boston College, Carroll School of Management, BS, magna cum laude

Clerkships

  • Honorable Vernon S. Broderick, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2016-2017)

Accolades

  • Sanctuary for Families Above & Beyond Award
  • Legal Aid Society of New York Pro Bono Publico Award

Professional & Community Involvement

  • New York City Bar Association
  • Lavendar Law Association