Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based lawyer committed to shareholder rights. Over the years, he has gained recognition for challenging change in control transactions, such as mergers and buyouts, and has successfully recovered millions for shareholders. His work has also advocated for comprehensive proxy compensation disclosures after the Dodd-Frank Act, ensuring executives fully disclose their payouts to shareholders. Juan Monteverde knows full well that large corporations break the law and believe they are above the law. As the founding partner of Monteverde & Associates PC, located in the Empire State Building, Juan leads a team of dedicated attorneys skilled in his expertise. The firm focuses on protecting shareholders from corporate fraud and other corporate misconduct. Clients typically include shareholders who have suffered financial losses due to fraudulent activities or undervalued mergers. Whether in trial courts or at the U.S. Supreme Court level, his team is equipped to handle cases of any magnitude, ensuring accountability from corporations. His motto, "No one is above the law," reflects his dedication to holding powerful corporations accountable. Before founding his firm, Monteverde was a partner and chair of the Mergers and Acquisition Litigation Department at Faruqi & Faruqi LLP from 2010 to 2016. The firm is renowned for focusing on class action litigation for investors and consumers, a foundation that greatly influenced its approach to complex litigation. He also worked as an associate at Levi & Korsinsky, representing clients in securities fraud and consumer fraud cases. Monteverde began his career at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, focusing on civil litigation and product liability. Monteverde earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his legal practice, he is a frequent writer on executive compensation issues and a regular speaker at events hosted by the American Bar Association and other legal organizations. Juan is committed to philanthropy outside his legal work, supporting organizations like Planned Parenthood and the ASPCA. He is admitted to practice in New York and several federal districts. His notable legal achievements include securing significant settlements for shareholders. Juan Monteverde was born in Barcelona, Spain, and resides in New York City with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys boating and spending quality time with his family.