Jay Kasner

Jay Kasner is Skadden’s securities litigation practice leader. He represents a diverse group of U.S. and
international public and private companies and their directors and officers in their most crucial litigation
matters. Mr. Kasner has been ranked repeatedly in the top tier for nationwide securities litigation
in Chambers USA — including most recently in its 2022 rankings — and has been described by clients as
the “dean of the securities Bar,” “king of the [securities] space” and a “presence in the courtroom.” He
also is one of a select group of lawyers listed by Chambers as a Star Individual for New York securities
litigation, in addition to being a recipient of its Business Trial Lawyer Award for Excellence. Mr. Kasner
received his B.A. from Union College and completed his J.D. at Boston University.