Kelly Brennan Needleman

Kelly is an attorney who focuses her efforts on the investigation, development, and prosecution of consumer protection, cryptocurrency, data privacy, banking, securities, investment fraud, and other consumer and public-oriented litigation. With nearly two decades of experience in complex litigation, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and employment law within the financial services, banking, securities, and hedge fund sectors, Kelly is a formidable advocate. Among her other experience, she previously served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President at Sterne Agee, where she managed legal strategy for a financial services firm with $26 billion in assets and oversaw multiple investigations related to state, federal and internal inquiries. An AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Kelly has also held a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certificate. Kelly is a critical asset in protecting consumers against financial fraud, securities violations, and unfair practices, while also providing expert counsel on employment matters in these industries.

Kelly has successfully represented clients as first chair counsel in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings before the SEC, FINRA, and the Federal Reserve, consistently fighting for consumer rights and corporate accountability in cases involving securities fraud, investment disputes, and employment violations.