Barry W. Rashkover

BARRY RASHKOVER, a partner at Sidley Austin, is a nationally recognized, veteran securities enforcement defense lawyer. He focuses on high-profile, high-stakes matters involving complex and emerging 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. While Barry co-headed Sidley’s global Securities Enforcement and Regulatory practice, it was named Chambers USA “Firm of the Year” for Financial Services and Securities Regulation (2019 and 2016); US News – Best Lawyers® “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (2021) and for Securities Regulation (2020 and 2017). Before Sidley, Barry held senior positions at the SEC, including Co-head of Enforcement and Associate Director for the SEC’s Northeast Regional Office.