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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you Lisa
Lisa helped me through THE most challenging and stressful time of my life. I never expected to have to experience such a traumatic event and Lisa was there every step of the way. She worked hard to put together the facts, eloquently organized and presented those facts, and was there to provide guidan...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Securities Offerings
Highly recommended
I strongly recommend Lisa. She is a highly professional lawyer with deep expertise in SEC regulations. She offers valuable support to her clients, providing both comfort and reassurance. Known for her honesty, Lisa is someone you can truly count on.
Thank you for your kind words and the opportunity to work with you. It means a lot to know that I helped you not only with the legal side of things but with the human side as well. These SEC and other government investigations are extremely distressing and distracting. I try to provide as much support and information as I can. It was a pleasure to work with you. Very best wishes in all that you do.
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
SEC Compliance Expert, Effective Advocate
As a capital B “basic” investor, I found myself worried and confused about how and when I could and should sell the equity my company granted me, including how to evaluate the materiality of the types of information I receive in my job from time to time. Lisa’s advice and guidance was brilliant and...
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to know that I was able to help you navigate a stressful and complicated situation. I started my firm in order to be able to help folks like you. It was a pleasure to work with you. Lisa Braganca
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Witness Summons
I received a summons from the SEC to appear as a witness. I had no idea what this would entail and how it would turn my life upside down. Lisa was extremely kind and patient. She explained everything that was going to happen and coached me how to respond. As a result, my situation was positively reso...
It was a pleasure to help you get through the harrowing experience of responding to an unexpected SEC subpoena. I appreciate the opportunity to use what I learned working at the SEC to help third party witnesses and others to get through the stressful and opaque SEC investigation process.
Posted by Mirna | November 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent legal services
Lisa was highly recommended to represent me in a contentious legal matter which involved potential financial exposure. She was diligent, consistently responsive, and empathetic. Above all, Lisa is meticulous in explaining complex legal processes and strategies. She provided astute counsel and strong ...
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
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Should I call the FBI for coinbase fraud. My neighbor got me going in it with a fee on what we made.
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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