Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Won emergency temporary restraining order (TRO) in federal court on behalf of B2B software company whose former employee it was alleged dem
ed payment under threats of economic harm by the disclosure of trade secrets. CoEnterprise, LLC v. Jones, 1:25-cv-000543-JMF (S.D.N.Y. 2025).
Defeated TRO
preliminary injunction motions brought under 'inevitable disclosure' theory of trade secret misappropriation against employee of leading global consumer products company in Bergen County Chancery Division. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., v. Kwon, No. BER-C-144-24 (N.J. Sup. Ct. Ch. Div. 2024).
Obtained emergent TRO
PI in federal court on behalf of leading music streaming company against competitor
former employee based on alleged trade secret misappropriation, Computer Fraud
Abuse Act
other violations. TuneCore, Inc. v. Khan-Thompson
CD Baby, Inc., 1:23-cv-08721-AMD-RML (E.D.N.Y. 2024).
Represented leading national infusion pharmacy in successful defense
resolution of lawsuit for injunction
damages alleging restrictive covenant violations. Onsite Lifecare, Inc. v. Option Care Enterprises, Inc., 1:22-cv-03966-AMD-SJB (E.D.N.Y. 2024).
Represented leading consumer products company in defense of federal putative nationwide class action.
Obtained stay of discovery
dismissal of 'malicious use of process' claim asserted against national retail bank by former executive,
successfully defended disposition on appeal. Ryu v. Bank of Hope, No. 19-cv-18998, 2021 WL 838350 (D.N.J. Mar. 5, 2021), aff'd 2023 WL 4986491 (3d Cir. Aug. 3, 2023).
Represented public company executive in parallel investigation by the DOJ
SEC into that company's accounting practices
negotiated resolution with minor penalty
no restrictions on employment.
Represent financial services company in SEC investigation of trades of stock in a publicly traded company following special purchase acquisition company transaction.
Led internal investigation, law enforcement coordination,
media response strategy for private equity backed consumer services company following news reports of employee's alleged mish
ling of charitable contributions.
Led investigation
media response strategy on behalf of collegiate
Olympic coach in response to public allegations made by former athlete.
Represented collegiate athletic coach in connection with internal investigation by University of allegations related to 'Varsity Blues' college admissions sc
al, with no adverse public or private action against client.
Represented investor in
former executive of online pharmacy in connection with an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice
the Drug Enforcement Administration of allegations of unlawful opioid distribution. No charges brought against clients.
Led response strategy on behalf of President of a New Jersey University in connection with investigation by New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller.
Negotiated stipulated non-custodial sentence under Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(c)(1)(C) for defendant in federal wire fraud prosecution alleging government contract fraud. United States v. Mika, et al., No. 22-cr-370 (D.N.J. 2024).
Represented subsidiary of foreign public company in U.S. Attorney's Office investigation of allegations of False Claims Act violations. Convinced U.S. Attorney's Office to forego any enforcement action.
Defeated motion to compel documents from the foreign parent of subpoenaed consumer products company. TQ Delta, LLC v. Samsung Elecs. Am., Inc., No. 21-cv-16580, 2021 WL 6049908 (D.N.J. Dec. 20, 2021).
Obtained order on behalf of on-air talent for leading NY news network quashing subpoena to talent agent that sought confidential personal
business information. Torre v. Charter Comm'ns, Inc., No. 19-cv-5708, 2020 WL 7705940 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 28, 2020).
Co-lead trial counsel in AAA arbitration for global financial services company in civil dispute arising out of misconduct in connection with internal investigation. Full defense award obtained.
Lead
co-lead trial counsel in numerous FINRA industry arbitrations successfully defending damages claims
regulatory (U5) determinations by global financial services company. Multiple defense
substantial offset awards obtained. See, g., In the Matter of the Arbitration Between: David Greene, Claimant, v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA), LLC, Respondent, 2022 WL 1037943 (S.D.N.Y. Feb 3, 2022) (after extensive evidentiary hearing, Claimant's award substantially reduced via offset)
In the Matter of the Arb. Between: Claimant, Ryan C. Gold v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA), LLC, No. 20-00706, 2020 WL 5096626, at *2 (Aug. 21, 2020) (Claimant's claims for damages
U5 expungement dismissed on rare dismissal motion)
In the Matter of the Arb. Between: Claimant, Andrew E. Firstman, et al. v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA), LLC, No. 18-02246, award vacated in part Firstman v. Credit Suisse Sec. (USA), LLC, No. 1:19-cv-04025-CAP, 2020 WL 10456852, at *8 (N.D. Ga. Nov. 20, 2020) (substantial portion of FINRA arbitration award vacated in favor of client)
In the Matter of the Arb. Between: Claimant, Kevin Yang v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA), LLC, No. 18-02246, 2020 WL 278536, at *1 (Jan. 6, 2020) (after evidentiary hearing, Claimant's claims for U5 expungement
damages denied).
Led crisis management response for numerous entities
individuals confronting public or potentially-public circumstances
allegations, including working through public relations professionals
directly interfacing with media to provide critical on-background
/or off-the-record information, as appropriate, necessary to avoid inaccurate or misleading public reporting.
Represented public company in responding to investigation by State of New 'Tax Incentive Task Force' related to Grow New Jersey tax incentive program. Convinced Task Force to forego any enforcement action.
Served as pool counsel for employees of commercial real estate services company in responding to legal process in multi-jurisdiction fraud investigation by federal
state prosecutors.
Represented Controller of assisted living facility company in connection with multi-jurisdiction fraud investigation by federal
state prosecutors. Convinced DOJ to forego any prosecution
, later, represented client in connection with subpoena to testify in scheduled trial of employer entity
CEO.
Represented former employee of health care services conglomerate in DOJ civil fraud investigation. Convinced DOJ to forego any enforcement action.
Conducted internal investigations within companies in various industries, including financial services, agriculture,
health care, related to allegations of company
employee malfeasance.
The above representations were h
led by Mr. Moran prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Government Experience: United States Attorneys' Offices, 2008-2018
Chief, Criminal Division - South, 2018
Deputy Chief, Criminal Division, 2016-2018
Attorney-in-Charge, Trenton Branch Office, 2015-2016
Assistant U.S. Attorney, 2008-2015
Teaching Experience: Adjunct Professor - White Collar Crime, Rutgers Law School, 2017-Present
