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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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Acquired: 1995
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1992
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1100 Central Avenue, Suite G, Wilmette, IL, 60091
43 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing experience!!!
Hello I hired Lisa because my previous company I was working with put me in a very bad position and was looking at getting banned from selling securities and possibly much worse. Lisa took the time to hear out my entire situation without any retainer and from there of the 10 interviews I had with dif...
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Humane and efficient
Thank you for your help during one of the most stressfull periods in my life. I appreciate the expertise, the diligence & expediency, coupled with a genuine client-first mindset and the very humane and caring touch! You made a big difference!
It was a pleasure to work with you. It means a great deal to me to be able to use what I learned working at the SEC and defending big businesses to help individuals and small businesses. I try to make the investigation process less terrifying by explaining what happens, answering questions, and being available to address concerns when they come up. Thank you so much for your kind words. This is why I do what I do.
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney
The most wonderful attorney I ever had
Lisa made it very clear from the beginning that her goal was to be the best attorney I ever had. She managed to do just that. Never before had I experienced a combination of such genuine care, knowledge and intellect. If you want someone on your side, look no further.
Thank you so much. I try to figure out what is important to each client so I can get that done. An important thing for many of my clients is to understand what is happening in a government investigation so they can stop worrying and focus on their families and day jobs. I explain what is happening, what the possible outcomes are, and what steps I will take to protect them. My job is to reduce my client's anxiety by providing information and be available to hear and address their concerns. Investigations can go on for a long time so it is important to be able to put this in the back of your mind and focus on family, work, and other important things in your life.
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
I HIGHLY recommend Lisa!
I was dragged into an SEC issue due to my interaction with a client that I had. Even though I was simply a software vendor and consultant I was required to give discovery. I had extensive documentation and was concerned that I would somehow be lumped into this case. Lisa did a phenomenal job gui...
SEC investigations can be terrifying so I explain the process and the pros and cons of taking different steps throughout the process. It means a lot to be able to help people like you to get through the experience and to get a positive result. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
A lawyer with top credentials who is extremely helpful and attentive
Lisa offers top 10 law firm advice at a reasonable price. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was attentive and always answered any question I had.
Thank you. We work very hard not just to meet expectations but to exceed them. We want to answer all questions and make sure our clients know what is going to happen or could happen to reduce the anxiety and stress of any legal proceeding.
Litigation lawyer
2012
Lead On! Award, Access Living
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
2019 - 2024
PIABA FoundationBoard Member
2014 - 2023
Public Investor Advocate Bar AssociationCommittee member
1995 - 2023
Chicago Bar AssociationMember - Securities Law Committee
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
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