Alan M. Mendelsohn

• Opposed a writ of execution against assets previously owned by Russia, but subsequently nationalized by Ukraine, that resulted in preserving more than $42 million for the war in Ukraine. (N.D.N.Y.).
• Conducted internal investigation and authored investigation report concerning an ethics agency's approval of a former governor’s book deal, earning national and local media coverage.
• Won a favorable ruling that a term sheet was enforceable and required forbearance by the plaintiff after a week-long AAA arbitration hearing. 
• Defeated a motion to dismiss on behalf of an emerging markets investment manager, preserving RICO and other claims arising out of a scheme involving cross-border asset transfers. (D. Wyo.).
• Won a summary judgment dismissal of a plaintiff's claims based on the collateral estoppel effect of related arbitration decision.
• Secured a favorable settlement after years of litigation on behalf of a purchaser who brought claims against the seller of a technology company. (Del. Ch.).
• Conducted an internal investigation and authored an investigation report related to whistleblower claims on behalf of a travel insurance provider.
• Won opposition to a motion to dismiss, preserving client's direct and derivative breach of contract, trade secret, and other claims against pharmaceutical companies, leading to settlement. (D.N.J.).
• Obtained a favorable settlement after multiple weeks of trial on behalf of a hedge fund in derivatives litigation against Lehman Brothers Special Financing. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.).

Alan Mendelsohn’s practice focuses primarily on complex commercial litigation and he has substantial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, and RICO claims. Alan represents a broad variety of clients, including investment managers, venture capital, private equity and hedge funds, cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, energy companies, universities, car manufacturers, insurance companies, and technology companies.  He has litigated cases in state and federal courts and various arbitral forums, including JAMS and AAA.

Alan also guides clients through the often-complex procedures of enforcing judgments, including pursuing and attaching assets in the United States in satisfaction of foreign money judgments. He also represents clients in internal and government investigations.

Alan maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included obtaining permanent lawful status in the U.S. for multiple asylum seekers and advocating for clients in civil rights cases in federal appellate courts.

Bar Admissions

• New York

Education

• New York University (J.D., 2015)
• The University of Chicago (B.A., 2012)