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Jorge deNeve

SEC Enforcement and White-Collar Defense Attorney

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LocationLos AngelesCalifornia, United States
Current rolePartnerO'Melveny & Myers LLP · since Jan 2022
Government service5yrsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) · U.S. District Court

About

Jorge deNeve is an accomplished and knowledgeable lawyer specializing in white collar criminal defense, corporate investigations, securities enforcement, and securities litigation.

Jorge’s extensive legal career is diverse and widespread. He began as an associate at O'Melveny, focusing on complex criminal and civil litigation, including defending accountants and a “Big Four" accounting firm. Jorge then joined the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission's Los Angeles Regional Office, where he served as a staff attorney for almost four years. During Jorge's tenure with the SEC, he investigated numerous cases with many resulting in enforcement actions involving allegations of financial fraud, disclosure fraud, market timing, offering fraud, and misconduct by independent accountants. In addition, Jorge worked closely with federal prosecutors and regulators from other agencies.

Jorge rejoined O'Melveny in 2007, where he practiced for four years before accepting a position as General Counsel for a client. In this role, he advised management on legal matters and supervised outside counsel. Jorge later rejoined O'Melveny again in late 2012.

Jorge was honored by Latin Lawyer magazine as a leading anti-corruption lawyer and credited with combining his experience at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission with his Spanish language skills in investigations in Latin America.

Roles

Jan 2022–Present
Current role

Partner

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Los Angeles, California

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)Civil LitigationInternational Trade LawSecuritiesCorporate CounselSecurities LawLegal InvestigatorWhite Collar CrimeAppellate Litigation

I defend corporations and individuals in investigations by the SEC, federal prosecutors, or FINRA relating to alleged financial fraud, disclosure fraud, insider trading, and other potential violations of the federal securities laws. I also conduct internal investigations for corporations related to potential violations of the securities laws. I also represent defendants named in shareholder securities and derivative actions.

Sep 2012–Jan 2012
Former role

Counsel

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Los Angeles, California

May 2011–Aug 2012
Former role

General Counsel

Aletheia Research and Management, Inc.

ComplianceLegal
May 2007–May 2011
Former role

Counsel

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Los Angeles, California

Apr 2003–Feb 2007
Former role

Staff Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

(appointed)

Securities Law

I investigated numerous cases, with many resulting in enforcement actions, involving allegations of financial fraud, disclosure fraud, market timing, offering fraud, and misconduct by independent accountants. I also worked closely with federal prosecutors and regulators from other agencies.

Oct 2000–Feb 2003
Former role

Associate

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Los Angeles, California

Oct 1999–Oct 2000
Former role

Law Clerk

U.S. District Court

(appointed)California

ResearchLegal Clerk

Served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Audrey B. Collins, researching and drafting opinions, orders, and bench memoranda.

Oct 1998–Oct 1999
Former role

Associate

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Los Angeles, California

Representative matters

Experience

March 2025

Represented corporations and individuals in a number of financial and disclosure fraud investigations by the SEC and federal prosecutors Conducted corporate internal investigations into potential FCPA violations for multiple companies Represented corporations and individuals in a number of SEC and DOJ investigations concerning potential FCPA violations in various countries including Mexico Provided FCPA compliance training and consultation to multiple companies Conducted multiple corporate internal investigations concerning potential misconduct by senior officers of corporations Conducted multiple corporate internal investigations concerning allegations of financial and disclosure fraud raised by whistleblowers Represented investment advisers, broker-dealers, and associated persons facing investigations and inquiries by the SEC or FINRA Represented individuals facing insider trading investigations by the SEC or FINRA Represented corporations in internal investigations and SEC investigations alleging insider trading Defended broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitration matters Represented one of the largest subprime lenders in investigations by the SEC, federal prosecutors, and a bankruptcy examiner Successfully defended a government bond issuer in an SEC investigation against allegations of disclosure fraud Successfully defended a real estate investment firm in an SEC investigation against allegations of failing to comply with the SEC’s solicitation and broker-dealer registration requirements Successfully defended international investment firm in SEC investigation concerning investor disclosures Successfully defended private equity firm in SEC investigation regarding alleged fraudulent representations to investors Successfully defended the former CEO of a clothing manufacturer and retailer in an SEC investigations against allegations of fraudulent disclosures in a proxy statement Successfully defended corporations and senior officers in various shareholder securities and derivative actions Successfully defended a partner at a consulting firm in a civil action alleging fraudulent overbilling Successfully defended Mexico’s state-owned salt mining company against a multi-billion dollar civil lawsuit alleging breach of contract

Publications & speeches

The SEC is pushing the limits of insider trading enforcement

Fortune

February 2022

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SEC Motion Response Could Reveal New Crypto Approach

Securities Law 360

February 2025

In October 2024, the SEC filed a complaint alleging Cumberland was unlawfully operating as an unregistered dealer when it purchased and sold digital asset securities as part of its business. On January 15, Cumberland filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that: (1) the SEC failed to allege facts sufficient to establish that Cumberland transacted in securities or was a securities dealer; (2) the major questions doctrine bars the suit; and (3) the SEC's action violates Cumberland's due process rights. Although the arguments are not novel, the SEC's eventual response may reveal the extent of its crypto-friendly stance and provide a glimpse into how the Trump administration will treat actions initiated by its predecessor.

Link

Jury Verdicts in Novel Cases Foreshadow More Aggressive Government Approach to Insider Trading

O'Melveny Client Alert

September 2024

This alert discusses the verdicts in favor of the government in two novel cases involving insider trading. The first one, SEC v. Panuwat, involved "shadow trading", which refers to trading in a third company based on inside information about another company, typically a peer company. The second case, U.S. v. Peizer, involved trading ostensibly under a 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Legal Ethics and Criminal Law

Southwestern Law School

July 2010

Avoid Club Fed: White Collar Crime and Corporate Investigations

Hispanic National Bar Association 2013 Annual Convention

September 2013

The Game Changer: Dealing with the Dodd Frank Act

Hispanic National Bar Association Mid-Year Conference

March 2012

Parallel Proceedings: The Intersection of Civil and Criminal Cases

CalCPA Litigation Section Meeting

June 2010

Municipal Securities Examination and Enforcement Priorities

SIFMA-MSRB Municipal Securities Regulation Seminar

June 2010

International Arbitration and Mediation

2023 U.S.-Mexico Bar Association's Annual Conference

September 2023

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