Sheyla has broad experience with both civil and regulatory matters, including with federal government enforcement investigations, internal investigations, and handling matters for large financial institutions and corporations in federal and state courts in connection with antitrust and securities class actions. Sheyla has also represented clients in false advertising litigation under the Lanham Act.
Sheyla’s recent experience includes representing a global bank in a securities and derivative litigation and she has represented institutions and individuals in connection with investigations and proceedings before government and self-regulatory agencies, including the Fed, OCC, SEC, FINRA, and CFTC. Her practice also includes representing global banks, corporations and individuals in securities class actions, antitrust litigation, M&A-related litigation, contract disputes, and employment matters at every stage of the case, including discovery, trial and through appeal.
Sheyla maintains an active pro bono practice. Sheyla’s recent experience includes obtaining a landmark victory before the New York Court of Appeals on behalf of NYCLU concerning the public disclosure of law enforcement records related to allegations of officer misconduct. She also represented an individual alleging constitutional violations by police officers and actively works with indigent clients on immigration matters.
