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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
No misconduct found
1100 Central Avenue, Suite G, Wilmette, IL, 60091
43 Client Reviews
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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 | November 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Recommended
Lisa was an invaluable source of information, providing insights that helped me make well-informed decisions. I highly recommend her as a trusted resource for legal counsel.
Posted by Dan | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud
Assessing Risk of Insider Trading Before the Fact
I had a trade of a public equity I wanted to conduct but was unsure if I had access to insider information pertaining to said trade. I live near Dayton, Ohio, so I contacted several attorneys locally and in Cincinnati who had experience in defending clients against allegations of insider trading af...
It was a pleasure to work with you. While I can't give advice about whether a particular trade is based on material nonpublic information, I am happy to provide information about insider trading cases, the SEC's view of insider trading based on its numerous settlements, and what an SEC insider trading investigation looks like.
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
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