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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)

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