LisaMarie is a seasoned litigator with a robust complex commercial litigation practice. She has helped steer clients to successful resolutions in a variety of complex civil matters, and has a deep understanding of the litigation issues facing both public and private companies in a number of industries including, financial services, sports and entertainment, and health care.
LisaMarie frequently represents banks, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants, and industry executives in complex civil litigation, regulatory enforcement proceedings, and internal investigations involving securities, futures, derivatives, and employment related disputes. She regularly appears in state and federal court and before arbitration bodies such as FINRA, NFA and JAMS on such matters. She also provides representation in class actions and regulatory investigations.
In addition to her litigation practice, LisaMarie conducts high stakes internal investigations for companies. She has helped many clients investigate and respond to allegations of employer and employee misconduct, including issues relating to discrimination, harassment, trade secret theft, and unethical dealings. She also maintains an active employment practice, focusing mainly restrictive covenants, compensation disputes, and employment discrimination and harassment claims
Prior to joining Mintz, LisaMarie was an associate in the litigation department of another large law firm.
Experience
- Representing a health care operator and landowner in a series of interrelated actions against a former business partner in Delaware Chancery Court.
- Secured a defense award on all claims against one of the world’s largest commodity trading firms following an arbitration by a customer before the National Futures Association. Asserting claims of common law fraud, fraud under the Commodity Exchange Act, gross negligence, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty, the customer claimed that it suffered millions of dollars in trading losses allegedly caused by the firm’s negligence in operating an electronic trading platform and related misrepresentations of the firm.
- Representing an FCM in ongoing litigation with insurers over their denial of coverage for $141 million in losses caused by a rogue employee’s unlawful commodity futures trades.
- Successfully conducted a high profile internal investigation for national sports franchise relating to allegations by a former employee of bullying, discrimination and harassment.
- Successfully represented an employee subject to restrictive covenants who was seeking to join an alleged competitor.
- Successfully defended a broker-dealer in a proceeding brought before FINRA by former employees who alleged they were owed millions of dollars in commission payments.
- Representing a prominent investment bank and futures commission merchant in an investigation by the division of enforcement of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding the purported failure to properly report certain swap data to the firm’s designated swap data repository.
- Secured a defense award on all claims against one of the world’s largest commodity trading firms following an arbitration by a customer before the National Futures Association. Asserting claims of common law fraud, fraud under the Commodity Exchange Act, gross negligence, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty, the customer claimed that it suffered millions of dollars in trading losses allegedly caused by the firm’s negligence in operating an electronic trading platform and related misrepresentations of the firm.
- Representing an FCM in ongoing litigation with insurers over their denial of coverage for $141 million in losses caused by a rogue employee’s unlawful commodity futures trades.
viewpoints
Providing Sanctuary for Survivors
December 13, 2023 | Article
Sanctuary for Families is the leading provider and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Last year alone, the organization provided vital support to over 7,200 adults and children facing adversity. Read more about Mintz's pro bono work with Sanctuary for Families.
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FinCEN Addresses the CARES Act, Suspends Implementation of CTR Filing Changes, and Offers COVID-19 Online Contact Mechanism
April 10, 2020 | Blog | By Therese Doherty, LisaMarie Collins
On April 3, 2020, FinCEN issued its second notice related to the COVID-19 pandemic (Notice).
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News & Press
How Mintz Revamped Rainmaker Pay
February 1, 2023
Reuters analyzed the success of Mintz's origination credit program, pointing to the unique nature of the firm's approach to how it gives credit for client work.
4 Female Attys On What It Takes To Reach The Boardroom
June 24, 2021
Law360 covered Mintz Member LisaMarie Collins participation in the ACC Foundation’s Global Women in Law & Leadership Virtual Conference. Her session, "Diversifying the Board Room – Women Lawyers Leading the Way,” addressed the changing landscape of the board room which was previously thought to be out of reach for lawyers - and women in particular.
How I Made Partner: LisaMarie Collins of Mintz
April 12, 2021
Mintz Member LisaMarie Collins was profiled in Law.com’s “How I Made Partner” column, which features recent partners at Am Law 200 firms, sharing their unique journeys to becoming partner. Ms. Collins began her career at Mintz in 2017 and was elevated to Member in January 2021.
In the profile, Ms. Collins discussed her commitment to partnering with clients to provide excellent client service. She also discussed her dedication to achieving greater diversity within Mintz, subsequently enabling the firms to better serve its clients. "I am constantly striving to meaningfully improve ‘diversity’. For me, that means more than numbers—it means people of color, women, and other diverse groups having a decision-making seat at the leadership table. It also means intentionally and authentically answering the call of our clients and potential clients as it relates to diversity." She also credited her success to Therese Doherty, a Member of Mintz’s Litigation Practice and Co-chair of the firm’s Financial Services Practice, saying “The impact that she has had on me, my work, and my career is immeasurable.”
Ms. Collins is a seasoned litigator with a robust complex commercial litigation practice. She has helped steer clients to successful resolutions in a variety of complex civil matters, and has a deep understanding of the litigation issues facing both public and private companies in a number of industries including, financial services, sports and entertainment, and health care.
In the profile, Ms. Collins discussed her commitment to partnering with clients to provide excellent client service. She also discussed her dedication to achieving greater diversity within Mintz, subsequently enabling the firms to better serve its clients. "I am constantly striving to meaningfully improve ‘diversity’. For me, that means more than numbers—it means people of color, women, and other diverse groups having a decision-making seat at the leadership table. It also means intentionally and authentically answering the call of our clients and potential clients as it relates to diversity." She also credited her success to Therese Doherty, a Member of Mintz’s Litigation Practice and Co-chair of the firm’s Financial Services Practice, saying “The impact that she has had on me, my work, and my career is immeasurable.”
Ms. Collins is a seasoned litigator with a robust complex commercial litigation practice. She has helped steer clients to successful resolutions in a variety of complex civil matters, and has a deep understanding of the litigation issues facing both public and private companies in a number of industries including, financial services, sports and entertainment, and health care.
Mintz Announces Nine Newly Elevated Members
December 17, 2020
Can High School Internships Help Close Law's Diversity Gap?
September 11, 2019
During summer 2019, Mintz welcomed Harlem high school student Kimberly Allotey as an intern in the firm’s New York office.
Ms. Allotey joined Mintz through First Workings, an organization whose mission is to help underserved and underrepresented New York City high school students acquire social capital by arranging two-week paid internships in the summer between their junior and senior years.
Ms. Allotey joined Mintz through First Workings, an organization whose mission is to help underserved and underrepresented New York City high school students acquire social capital by arranging two-week paid internships in the summer between their junior and senior years.
Events & Speaking
Moderator
Apr
7
2021
The Fine Print Matters: Negotiating Boilerplate Contract Clauses Through the Litigator’s Lens
Mintz & ACC New York City, ACC Northeast
Webinar
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Feb
26
2021
Peek Behind the Corporate Veil with Accenture LLP
National Bar Association Commercial Law Section (NBA CLS)
Virtual Event
Involvement
- Board Member, First Workings
Recent Insights
Providing Sanctuary for Survivors
December 13, 2023| Article|
Reuters analyzed the success of Mintz's origination credit program, pointing to the unique nature of the firm's approach to how it gives credit for client work.
Law360 covered Mintz Member LisaMarie Collins participation in the ACC Foundation’s Global Women in Law & Leadership Virtual Conference. Her session, "Diversifying the Board Room – Women Lawyers Leading the Way,” addressed the changing landscape of the board room which was previously thought to be out of reach for lawyers - and women in particular.
