ROBERT PIETRZAK is co-head of the Litigation group in Sidley’s New York office and global co-leader of the firm’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation practice. His practice primarily involves the litigation in U.S. courts of civil and governmental disputes for global financial institutions, including the defense of securities class actions and large contract actions. Robert has been counsel in regulatory proceedings and civil actions involving securities industry practices, bonds, public offerings and investment companies. He has represented defendants in some of the largest litigations in the U.S. and has represented major Chinese corporations and institutions. Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1974 Fordham University, B.A., 1971