On November 2, 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange was found guilty of fraud and money laundering. Federal prosecutors are alleging that he defrauded FTX customers out of upwards of $8 billion. In his ongoing coverage of the case, Law360’s Phil Bantz spoke with Attorney Eugene Gorokhov regarding the sentencing implications of SBF’s conviction.
What Should Attorneys Do If They Receive a D.C. Bar Complaint?
Receiving notice of a complaint from the District of Columbia Bar can be extremely stressful for any attorney. Even when the allegations are unfounded or arise from a misunderstanding, a disciplinary complaint may place an attorney’s professional reputation, license, and future career at risk. Many attorneys are unsure how seriously to take an initial complaint