Dechert Adds High-Profile Trial Attorney Randy Mastro to Bolster Litigation Practice
Event summary
- Dechert LLP hired Randy Mastro, a veteran NY trial lawyer, on January 15, 2026.
- Mastro will co-chair the securities and complex litigation practice alongside Joni Jacobsen and Michael McGinley.
- Mastro brings over 40 years of experience in high-stakes litigation, including defending Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions.
- He previously served as First Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor of New York City and as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York.
The big picture
Dechert's hire of Randy Mastro underscores the firm's strategic focus on strengthening its litigation bench to handle complex, high-stakes disputes. This move comes amid an increasingly litigious corporate landscape, where regulatory enforcement and multi-jurisdictional investigations are becoming more prevalent. Mastro's unique blend of trial experience and government service positions Dechert to better serve clients navigating bet-the-company litigation and white-collar criminal matters.
What we're watching
- Litigation Strategy
- How Mastro's addition will impact Dechert's ability to handle high-stakes disputes and multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- Whether Mastro's government experience will enhance Dechert's regulatory enforcement practice.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Dechert can leverage Mastro's reputation to attract more high-profile clients.
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