John Buretta Named “Investigations Professional of the Year” at 2023 GIR Awards
November 17, 2023
Cravath partner John D. Buretta was honored at Global Investigations Review’s ninth annual awards ceremony, which was held on November 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The awards recognize “the people and firms behind the investigations and court cases that have impressed the most in the past year.” John received the 2023 “Investigations Professional of the Year” award for his representation of clients in an array of unprecedented cases and other major matters over the last year before several U.S. agencies, including the SEC, DOJ and OFAC.
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