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Chou joins Moritt Hock & Hamroff as partner

Marc Hamroff, managing partner of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, revealed that James Chou, Esq. has joined the firm as a partner in its litigation practice group, resident in the firm's New York City office. "Our firm is delighted to welcome James to the team. His outstanding reputation as a leader in the business litigation sector adds exceptional value to Moritt Hock and Hamroff, and we look forward to working with James as we continue to grow our practice on Long Island, New York City and nationwide," said Hamroff. Chou concentrates his practice on all facets of complex commercial litigation for hedge funds, private equity funds, financial institutions and multinational corporations. Mr. Chou is an accomplished trial lawyer who has litigated major cases before various courts and tribunals. He also advises leading investment fund clients and their portfolio companies in managing and assessing litigation risks relating to highly sophisticated transactions. Chou earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from New York University, magna cum laude, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Chou was a senior litigator in the New York City office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. He is a past president of the Asian American Bar Association of New York and currently serves as a member of its Advisory Committee and as vice chair of its Judiciary Committee Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP with offices on Long Island and Manhattan provides a wide range of legal services to businesses, corporations and individuals worldwide.
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