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also known as Lisa Braganca, Celiza Braganca
Defending individuals and businesses in government investigations and litigation.
Lisa defends companies, individuals, financial advisors, investment advisors, financial advisors, investors, officers, directors, and others in investigations by SEC, FINRA, and state securities commissioners. Lisa was a Branch Chief in the Division of Enforcement of the SEC, where she handled investigations of financial fraud, offering fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. She has been successful in resolving government investigations, many times with no charges or substantially reduced charges being brought. Lisa also represents whistleblowers in reporting violations of securities laws through the SEC Office of the Whistleblower program.
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Chat withState: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
1100 Central Avenue, Suite G, Wilmette, IL, 60091
43 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Mike | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud
Excellent and Experienced
Lisa was an excellent lawyer. I needed representation for deposition by the FBI on a SEC matter and found Lisa. She knew the process inside and out and helped me understand the steps involved. She ensured I understood my rights and worked with my company on reimbursement of costs. She was pleasa...
Posted by George | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Securities Offerings
Excellent Experience - SEC Investigation
Our firm came under an SEC investigation for a $12m+ crypto offering. Despite some muddy waters, and internal shareholder concerns, Ms. Braganca kept me clear of the SEC enforcement actions on account of her savvy understanding of the law, regulatory procedures, and nuances of my situation. She delic...
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
best sec attorney
I had the unpleasant experience of receiving a call from the SEC informing me that I was the target of an investigation. Having never dealt this with before, I was unsure of how to proceed. I was fortunate enough to find Lisa's website and was able to have a phone consultation the same day. Lisa has ...
Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
FINRA Investigation
Lisa helped me through a very long FIRNA investigation (about 10 months). From the very beginning, she was very straightforward and honest about what was likely to happen during this process. In the end, we came to a reasonable agreement with FIRNA. Thank you, Lisa.
Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2021 | Financial Markets and Services
Finra OTR
Lisa helped me prepare for a Finra OTR. She is an extremely knowledgeable and professional attorney. Without her assistance and support, I would not have been prepared to do the OTR interview. Thank you Lisa. You’re AWESOME!!!!
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Litigation lawyer
2012
Lead On! Award, Access Living
2004
Elected Delegate to 2004 Democratic National Convention, First Congressional District of Illinois (Democratic voters)
1992
Order of the Coif,
2017 - Present
Owner and Attorney, Braganca Law LLC
2014 - 2017
Trial Attorney, Stoltmann Law Offices
2011 - 2013
Legal Director, Access Living
2004 - 2011
Securities and Financial Litigation Attorney, Sperling and Slater PC
1999 - 2001
Branch Chief and Enforcement Attorney, US Securities & Exchange Commission
1994 - 1999
Trial Attorney, Jenner & Block
2019 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Women's White Collar Defense AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember - Securities Law Committee
2019 - 2024
PIABA FoundationBoard Member
2014 - 2023
Public Investor Advocate Bar AssociationCommittee member
1993 - 1994
District of Columbia Bar
1992 - 1994
Virginia Bar
Settled
Investigation closed with no charges
Settled
Settled
No charges brought against clients
Either no charges brought against client or resolved via settlement
1992
JD
1992
MBA
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
2020
Cryptocurrency and digital coin regulation
2020
Cryptocurrency and digital coin regulation
2019
Using Behavioral Decision-making Research in FINRA Arbitrations and Mediations
2019
Blockchain in Litigation 2.0
2019
Elder Financial Abuse
2018
FINRA Arbitration
2018
Using Behavioral Decision-making Research in FINRA Arbitrations and Mediations
2018
Truth Without Proof - How to Get Blockchain Transactions into Evidence
2017
Fraud as a Virus
2017
Exploitation of Elders by Financial Advisors
2017
Discovery in FINRA arbitration
2016
Investment Fraud - Reaching Defrauded Investors
2006
Securities fraud
2005
Securities fraud
2003
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
2021
2019
2019
2019
2018
2006
1998
English
Legal Answers
Should I call the FBI for coinbase fraud. My neighbor got me going in it with a fee on what we made.
23 Aug 2024
Can you legally sell shares of your company knowing you are filing bankruptcy and the money will be immediately lost?
06 Jun 2023
Discovery was sent by Defendant's former counsel, then new attorney subbed in. Is Discovery still due?
08 Jun 2023