Josh Dunn is an accomplished litigator who helps clients overcome critical challenges in high-stakes disputes and government investigations. Based in New York and Chicago, he represents public and middle-market businesses, as well as individuals, steering them toward efficient and successful outcomes.
On the commercial litigation side, Josh handles an array of business disputes, including matters involving contracts, corporate governance, shareholder dynamics, and employment conflicts. He takes the time to understand his clients’ operations, ensuring his strategies align with their goals and reduce their exposure to risk. Known for his pragmatic approach, Josh excels at defusing tensions and crafting resolutions that minimize disruption. Drawing on his litigation experience, he also advises on transactions to help prevent future disputes.
Josh’s regulatory enforcement work is equally robust. He defends corporations, executives, and registered investment advisors in investigations and enforcement actions led by the SEC, Department of Justice, PCAOB, and state attorneys general. With a deep understanding of accounting and audit matters, he frequently assists public companies and financial professionals under regulatory scrutiny, guiding them through challenges with clarity and focus.
A dedicated advocate for meaningful service, Josh is a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee. He maintains an active pro bono practice, regularly representing veterans in pursuing discharge upgrades before the Naval Discharge Review Board.
Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2009
- University of Chicago, B.A., cum laude, 2003
- Judicial intern to the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2017
- Illinois, 2009
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2017
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2017
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2010
Affiliations
- Member. Board of Directors, Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC)
- Member, Executive Advisory Board, The Edgewater Funds
- Member, Executive Committee and Board, Uniting Voices Chicago
- Executive Committee Chair, The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
Recognition
- The Legal 500 US – Dispute Resolution: Securities Litigation Defense, Recommended Lawyer (2025)
Insights & Events
News
Vedder Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2026
June 12, 2026
Publications
Highlights from American Law Institute’s Accountants’ Liability Conference 2026
May 21, 2026
News
Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025
June 11, 2025
News
Vedder Price is proud to sponsor the ALI CLE Accountants’ Liability 2025 Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 2-3, 2025
May 29, 2025
News
Vedder Price Expands Consumer Financial Services Capabilities
September 3, 2024
News
77 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® in America
August 15, 2024
Speaking Engagements
Vedder Price Shareholders to Present at ALI CLE Accountants’ Liability 2024
May 16, 2024
News
46 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers® in America
August 17, 2023
