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Bleichmar Fonti & Auld remains a prominent presence in the plaintiff-side securities and shareholder litigation market, representing institutional investors in high-value disputes that frequently generate significant recoveries and corporate governance reforms. The New York-based firm, which launched a Delaware office in 2023, continues to handle complex litigation against some of the world's largest public companies, with its practitioners appearing in headline-grabbing derivative and securities actions.

The firm's litigation practice is anchored by Litigation Stars Joseph Fonti, Javier Bleichmar, and Nancy Kulesa. Meanwhile, Evan Kubota and Erin Woods represent the next generation of talent, both recognized as Future Stars. Kubota, who is also a 40 & Under Star, is noted for his results-driven approach and commitment to client service, while Woods has developed a reputation as a trusted adviser to major institutional investors. Fonti remains a key figure in the firm's leadership, recognized for his strategic approach to complex shareholder litigation.

Among the firm's notable ongoing matters is the Boeing derivative litigation, where Fonti and Bleichmar are leading the representation of shareholders in claims arising from alleged failures in corporate governance and manufacturing oversight. The matter is proceeding simultaneously in Delaware and the Eastern District of Virginia and has involved extensive discovery and testimony from senior executives and directors.

The firm also achieved a landmark result in The Police & Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit v. Musk. Fonti and Bleichmar, alongside Kulesa and other members of the BFA team, played key roles in securing a $919 million settlement, reported as the largest shareholder derivative settlement in Delaware Chancery Court history. Beyond the substantial monetary recovery, the resolution introduced significant governance reforms relating to director compensation and shareholder oversight.

This combination of high-profile litigation, governance-focused outcomes, and emerging talent continues to reinforce Bleichmar Fonti & Auld's standing among the nation's leading plaintiff-side litigation firms.


Updated October 2026