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Sam Mann

Sam Mann

Of Counsel

301 S. College Street
23rd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202
T 704.417.3144
330 Madison Avenue
27th Floor
New York, NY 10017
T 212.413.9000
F 646.428.2610
sam.mann@nelsonmullins.com
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Sam represents financial institutions and corporations in high-stakes litigation, including securities, antitrust, complex commercial, employment, insurance, and non-debtor bankruptcy cases, as well as arbitrations, enforcement actions, and regulatory inquiries. He has also served as a trusted advisor for corporate clients in internal investigations, assessing litigation and regulatory risks, and conducting pre- and post-transaction anti-corruption due...

Sam represents financial institutions and corporations in high-stakes litigation, including securities, antitrust, complex commercial, employment, insurance, and non-debtor bankruptcy cases, as well as arbitrations, enforcement actions, and regulatory inquiries. He has also served as a trusted advisor for corporate clients in internal investigations, assessing litigation and regulatory risks, and conducting pre- and post-transaction anti-corruption due diligence. Sam represents clients in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the European Securities and Markets Authority.

Sam Mann

diligence. Sam represents clients in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the European Securities and Markets Authority.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters 

  • Prevailed at summary judgment in federal court action on behalf of Fortune 500 corporation arising out of contractual dispute with distributor.
  • Resolved federal securities class action against investment bank for fraction of claimed damages after submission of motion for summary judgment.
  • Defeated motion for preliminary injunction in federal court alleging violation of consumer protection statutes.
  • Represented consumer package goods company in numerous contractual and state law disputes terminating in favorable settlements.
  • Defended top ten broker-dealer against antitrust claims related to trading of bonds in multiple sectors of fixed income market.
  • Represented financial institutional in investigation launched by European Securities and Market Authority concerning credit ratings.
  • Conducted internal investigation for public company concerning allegations of accounting fraud.
  • Terminated federal court bankruptcy adversary proceeding on behalf of investment bank through successful withdrawal of reference.
  • Responded to SEC information requests on behalf of financial institution in matter closed with no further proceedings.
  • Advised Delaware corporation on potential litigation risks arising out of unsolicited merger offer.
  • Counseled financial institutional on potential exposure in connection with setting litigation reserved arising out of potential claims asserting breach of RMBS trust agreements.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Special Counsel, Global Litigation Group of an international law firm (2022–2025)
  • Litigation Associate, New York-based law firm (2013–2021)
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters 

  • Prevailed at summary judgment in federal court action on behalf of Fortune 500 corporation arising out of contractual dispute with distributor.
  • Resolved federal securities class action against investment bank for fraction of claimed damages after submission of motion for summary judgment.
  • Defeated motion for preliminary injunction in federal court alleging violation of consumer protection statutes.
  • Represented consumer package goods company in numerous contractual and state law disputes terminating in favorable settlements.
  • Defended top ten broker-dealer against antitrust claims related to trading of bonds in multiple sectors of fixed income market.
  • Represented financial institutional in investigation launched by European Securities and Market Authority concerning credit ratings.
  • Conducted internal investigation for public company concerning allegations of accounting fraud.
  • Terminated federal court bankruptcy adversary proceeding on behalf of investment bank through successful withdrawal of reference.
  • Responded to SEC information requests on behalf of financial institution in matter closed with no further proceedings.
  • Advised Delaware corporation on potential litigation risks arising out of unsolicited merger offer.
  • Counseled financial institutional on potential exposure in connection with setting litigation reserved arising out of potential claims asserting breach of RMBS trust agreements.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Special Counsel, Global Litigation Group of an international law firm (2022–2025)
  • Litigation Associate, New York-based law firm (2013–2021)

Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Ones to Watch in field of Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Litigation, Best Lawyers® (2024, 2025)

Professional Activities

  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Community

  • Volunteer, Housing Eviction Clinic

Sam represents financial institutions and corporations in high-stakes litigation, including securities, antitrust, complex commercial, employment, insurance, and non-debtor bankruptcy cases, as well as arbitrations, enforcement actions, and regulatory inquiries. He has also served as a trusted advisor for corporate clients in internal investigations, assessing litigation and regulatory risks, and conducting pre- and post-transaction anti-corruption due... diligence. Sam represents clients in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the European Securities and Markets Authority.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters 

  • Prevailed at summary judgment in federal court action on behalf of Fortune 500 corporation arising out of contractual dispute with distributor.
  • Resolved federal securities class action against investment bank for fraction of claimed damages after submission of motion for summary judgment.
  • Defeated motion for preliminary injunction in federal court alleging violation of consumer protection statutes.
  • Represented consumer package goods company in numerous contractual and state law disputes terminating in favorable settlements.
  • Defended top ten broker-dealer against antitrust claims related to trading of bonds in multiple sectors of fixed income market.
  • Represented financial institutional in investigation launched by European Securities and Market Authority concerning credit ratings.
  • Conducted internal investigation for public company concerning allegations of accounting fraud.
  • Terminated federal court bankruptcy adversary proceeding on behalf of investment bank through successful withdrawal of reference.
  • Responded to SEC information requests on behalf of financial institution in matter closed with no further proceedings.
  • Advised Delaware corporation on potential litigation risks arising out of unsolicited merger offer.
  • Counseled financial institutional on potential exposure in connection with setting litigation reserved arising out of potential claims asserting breach of RMBS trust agreements.

Previous Professional Experience 

  • Special Counsel, Global Litigation Group of an international law firm (2022–2025)
  • Litigation Associate, New York-based law firm (2013–2021)

Education

  • William & Mary Law School, JD, magna cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
    • Lead Notes Editor, William and Mary Law Review
    • Kaufman & Canoles Writing Award
  • Washington and Jefferson College, BA, summa cum laude

Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Ones to Watch in field of Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Litigation, Best Lawyers® (2024, 2025)
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • Volunteer, Housing Eviction Clinic