Barry W. Rashkover

BARRY RASHKOVER, a partner at Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP and head of the firm’s Securities Enforcement practice group, is a nationally recognized, veteran securities enforcement defense lawyer. Known for representing high-profile clients in high-stakes matters, Barry draws upon his extensive experience as a defense lawyer and a former SEC senior official to develop strategic approaches to complex legal issues. Described as an “A-team player,” “absolutely fantastic,” “an excellent lawyer with keen insight,” “strategic,” and a “formidable” advocate in Chambers USA, and named a “National Practice Area Star” and “Litigation Star” (2021–2024) in Benchmark Litigation, he defends companies and individuals before the SEC, the DOJ, FINRA, the CFTC, and state attorneys general. Before joining WMHW, Barry was co-head of the global Securities Enforcement and Regulatory practice at a major international law firm. Under his leadership, the practice received many industry-standard accolades, including recognition from Chambers USA as “Firm of the Year” for Financial Services and Securities Regulation; US News – Best Lawyers® “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement, and US News – Best Lawyers® “Law Firm of the Year” for Securities Regulation.