Trends in Securities Litigation

The Women in Securities Litigation (WSL) Network invites you to an exclusive panel discussion featuring a powerhouse lineup of women who are leading the way in securities litigation and enforcement.

Whether you join us in person or virtually, this session offers a deep dive into the evolving legal landscape. Our expert panelists—hailing from plaintiffs’ bar, defense bar, and a top-tier economic consulting firm—will break down the latest litigation trends and unveil fresh research on securities filings that you won’t want to miss.

There are three ways to participate: in person in Washington, DC at the Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson office; in person at the New York Watch Party at vibrant Japanese hotspot Zuma Restaurant; or virtually.

For our in-person guests, the evening will begin with a 30-minute welcome reception. Our virtual program will start shortly after for a 45-minute panel discussion at the following times: 6:30pm ET | 5:30pm CT | 3:30pm PT.

We’ll conclude the event with a networking session for our on-site attendees. We hope you’ll be able to join us.

Ways to attend:

Attend in Washington, D.C. 

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
801 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Click here to register for Washington, D.C.

Attend the New York Watch Party 

Zuma Restaurant
261 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Click here to register for New York Watch Party.

Attend the Panel via Zoom

Click here to register for Zoom.

Our featured panelists for this event include:

Molly J. Bowen
Partner | Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll

Molly J. Bowen represents public pension funds and other institutional investors in high-stakes securities class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits. She has played a leading role in several pivotal lawsuits of the past decade, notably securing the $1 billion Wells Fargo settlement—the 17th largest in history—and a $180 million settlement in the FirstEnergy derivative litigation. A recognized leader in the plaintiffs’ bar, Molly has been honored with the National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers Women of the Plaintiffs Bar Award and named one of Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40.”

Katherine (Kate) St. Romain
Partner | Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

Kate St. Romain focuses on securities litigation, regulatory matters, and complex corporate investigations, representing clients against high-stakes Exchange Act and DTSA claims. A thought leader in emerging legal trends, Kate recently published extensive analysis on litigation risks and securities claims arising from the AI boom. Kate is also a dedicated pro bono advocate, earning a multiyear spot on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and the Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for her work in immigration law. The American Lawyer has recognized her for litigation excellence, and Law360 twice named her a “Legal Lion.”

Jennifer Marietta-Westberg
Vice President | Cornerstone Research

Jennifer Marietta-Westberg is the head of Cornerstone Research’s Washington, DC office and coheads the firm’s corporate and government investigations practice. An experienced expert witness, Jennifer consults on complex economic and financial issues in securities class actions, ERISA matters, and regulatory enforcement actions. She previously spent a decade at the SEC, serving as Deputy Chief Economist and Deputy Director of DERA. A recognized leader in her field, Jennifer has chaired the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee and was recently named to Consulting Magazine’s 2025 list of Women Leaders in Consulting for Excellence in Client Service.