NEW YORK - Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is proud to announce the addition of Lisa Zornberg, a leading practitioner and former Chief of the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Ms. Zornberg, known for her skills as an advocate and her effectiveness in court, will join as a partner on March 3, 2025. Ms. Zornberg most recently served as chief counsel to the mayor of New York City and City Hall. Prior to her tenure at the mayor’s office, she was a partner at a major New York-based international law firm, where she focused on white collar defense, regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations for corporations and financial institutions, as well as high-stakes civil litigation. From 2016 through 2018, Ms. Zornberg served as Chief of the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. In that role, she supervised approximately 170 federal prosecutors and oversaw the office’s criminal investigations and prosecutions, including securities fraud, cybercrime, health care fraud, U.S. sanctions violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases, RICO violations, terrorism, public corruption, construction fraud, art fraud and drug offenses. “Lisa brings vast experience and invaluable insights, built up over years of distinguished government service, and she will be a fierce advocate for our clients in navigating their most complex and sensitive legal issues,” said partner Richard F. Albert. “We could not be prouder to welcome her to the firm.” Ms. Zornberg first joined the United States Attorney’s Office in 1998 and was an assistant U.S. attorney in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, rising to supervisory ranks in each. She was Deputy Chief of Appeals in the Civil Division and then later served as Chief of the Complex Frauds Unit in the Criminal Division. She received the Justice Department’s John Marshall Award in 2011 for prosecution of union corruption and the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation’s Prosecutor of the Year award in 2010. Having tried 15 cases to verdict in both civil and criminal cases, she was given the nickname the “tiny tornado” by a New York newspaper. “Lisa is a brilliant lawyer – high energy, strategic and a problem-solver. She approaches the law with the utmost integrity and will leverage her deep experience and fearlessness for the benefit of our clients. We are thrilled to have her join our team,” said partner Robert J. Anello. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/eRrKxKMw
Congratulations to Lisa for choosing one of the greatest law firms of our time and to Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC for choosing not only one of the finest lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with but also just a terrific all-around person. I could not be happier for both of you.
So well deserved and what a terrific team to join. SDNY will miss your leadership and wisdom
Congrats, Lisa -- they are so lucky to have you!
Congratulations Lisa and wishing you continued success.
Congratulations, Lisa!
Congrats, Lisa! They are so lucky to have you!!
Congrats Lisa! Can’t wait for us to grab coffee or a meal to celebrate
A magnificent lawyer joins a magnificent law firm. Perfect! Congratulations to you all!
Congrats to my friend Lisa and her new professional home with my friends at Morvillo Abramowitz.
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4dThank you, everyone, for your well wishes. I am delighted to be joining such amazing colleagues.