Daniel S. Alter (“Danny”) advises clients on high-stakes litigation, regulatory enforcement, and compliance issues, with extensive experience in financial services, digital assets, and public policy. He has held senior leadership roles in government, private practice, and academia, including serving as General Counsel of the New York State Department of Financial Services, where he oversaw regulatory, licensing, enforcement, and legislative functions across banking, insurance, and capital markets sectors, and acting Civil Chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, SDNY, overseeing all civil litigation brought by and against the United States in Manhattan, the Bronx, and several neighboring counties.

Danny’s work spans federal and state trial and appellate courts, high-profile regulatory investigations, and policy development for emerging industries like cryptocurrency and blockchain. He has represented financial institutions, technology companies, and public entities in matters involving anti-money laundering, international sanctions, consumer protection, and corporate governance. His practice also includes advising on commercial, regulatory, risk management, and integrated litigation strategies.

Earlier in his career, in addition to serving in senior state and federal government and non-profit executive roles, Danny was a litigation partner in both a Legal 100 firm and a boutique financial services firm.  

<strong>Clerkships</strong>
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	<li>Hon. John M. Walker, Jr., United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit</li>

	<li>Hon. Guido Calabresi, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit </li>
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