Mr. Barkel is a partner in the firm’s Securities Litigation practice group. Mr. Barkel defends broker-dealers and individual brokers in arbitrations and litigated matters. He also provides consulting services in compliance-related matters including supervisory system design, special investigations, special supervision programs, branch office examinations, and regulatory-mandated consulting.

Ed Barkel is the lead partner in the firm’s Securities Litigation and Broker-Dealers Litigation Practice Group. He defends broker-dealers and individual brokers in arbitrations and litigated matters. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to defending independent financial services firms and their advisors. He also provides consulting services in compliance-related matters, including supervisory system design, special investigations, special supervision programs, branch office examinations, and regulatory-mandated consulting. His securities industry background enables him to offer unique “insider” insight, knowledge, experience, and understanding to clients.

Ed is also a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and is a member of the firm's Data Protection and Cybersecurity Practice Group. He regularly advises broker-dealers, investment advisors, and insurance companies on privacy under Regulation S.P. He also consults with and advises clients about data protection and security matters. He guides clients through increasingly complex regulatory and statutory requirements for collecting, processing, and protecting personal information. Furthermore, Ed helps clients implement and enforce privacy policies and properly respond to data security incidents.