
Practice Areas
- Broker-Dealer Advisory & Counseling
- Independent Monitoring & Independent Consulting
- International Advisory
- Investment Advisory
- Trading & Markets Counseling
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Fordham University School of Law, 1974
- B.A., Political Science, Fordham University, 1968
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Paul A. Merolla
21st Floor
New York, NY 10036
T: (212) 880-3960
F: (212) 922-2870
Awards and Recognition
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Lawyer of the Year and Nine Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2021
(08/20/2020)
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James Murphy Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’; Eight Others Earn Best Lawyers in America Recognition
(08/15/2019)
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Nine Murphy & McGonigle Lawyers, 10 Practices Earn Honors in 2019 Best Lawyers in America
(08/15/2018)
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Ten Murphy & McGonigle Listed in 2016 Super Lawyers
(10/10/2016)
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Murphy & McGonigle Chairman James Murphy Receives "Lawyer of the Year" Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America
PR Newswire | (08/27/2013)
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Publications
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SEC Adopts Rule 15l-1 to Require Broker-Dealers to Act in Best Interest of Retail Customers
(06/12/2019)
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SEC Settlements Spotlight Auditors Gone Wild
Law 360 | (10/07/2016)
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Auction Rate Securities: Probes, Arbitrations and Lawsuit
SIFMA-CL | (03/30/2008)
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Principles-Based versus Rules-Based: What Really Matters, Crain's Investment News
Investment News (Subscription Required) | (11/19/2007)
Seminars and Presentations
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"Institutional Fixed Income," Panelist, SIFMA 2019 C&L Annual Seminar, Phoenix, AZ
03/27/2019 | (03/21/2019)
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Murphy & McGonigle 2018 CLE Breakfast Series: Best Execution & Pricing (Equity & Fixed Income)
10/04/2018 | (09/14/2018)
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Ethical Issues for the Securities Lawyer
03/21/2011 | (03/11/2011)
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Ethics for the Business Attorney
05/05/2010 - 05/07/2010 | (05/05/2010)
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"Electronic Communications" SIFMA Compliance and Legal Division Annual Seminar Panel
03/25/2009 | (03/25/2009)
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In the News
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Merolla Will Lead Law Firm's New York Office
PR Newswire | (06/16/2010)