David Chaiken
David Chaiken
David Chaiken is a former federal prosecutor and top white collar partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm. He represents targets, subjects and witnesses in white collar criminal matters, grand jury investigations, government enforcement actions and complex civil litigation.
He has extensive expertise in handling matters involving securities fraud and insider trading, fraudulent financial reporting, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, bribery, federal program fraud and cybercrime. As an advocate for emerging white collar issues he has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes and Law360.
Early Life and Education
David Chaiken developed an interest in aviation and flying at a young age. At 17, he began training to fly light aircraft at Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne and soon after earned an unrestricted private pilot licence.
In 1970 he joined Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA), flying as First Officer on F27, DC-9 and B727 aircraft. Subsequently he earned his C-Grade Instructor Rating.
David boasts a vast amount of expertise and experience in the fields of technology and computing, having created voice-search products for consumers, mobile applications, network management systems, project management software, large-scale multiprocessor architectures, information appliances – not to mention leading teams developing Big Data analytics systems for customers.
Professional Career
David Chaiken is a former federal prosecutor and top white collar partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm with extensive expertise in white collar crime matters, government investigations and enforcement actions, complex business litigation, as well as corporate internal investigations. His practice areas include securities & insider trading, fraud issues, data breach issues.
David is a passionate family man, having married his college sweetheart and raising two children. When not at work, he enjoys music, reading, and being outdoors. Additionally, as an enthusiastic Temple Emanuel member he looks forward to bringing his passions for Hebrew culture, music, spirituality to Andover where he will soon settle down with his new family.
Achievements and Honors
David Chaiken is an accomplished attorney who has earned himself numerous accolades. As a former federal prosecutor and top white collar partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm, he represents targets, subjects, witnesses and victims in white collar criminal matters, federal grand jury investigations, government enforcement actions, corporate internal investigations and complex civil litigation.
He has extensive expertise in securities fraud, insider trading, fraudulent financial reporting, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, bribery and political corruption cases as well as federal program fraud. Furthermore, he handles cybercrimes and anti-money laundering compliance matters.
He is an inspiring advocate for those affected by Multiple Sclerosis and has often likened his journey to that of “The Tin Man” from “The Wizard of Oz.” Through his efforts, he has helped raise awareness about this debilitating condition.
Personal Life
David Chaiken has a deep-seated interest in music, Hebrew, poetry, storytelling and spirituality. He believes Judaism provides tools for making life meaningful, which he is eager to bring with him to Temple Emanuel.
He is a partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm, representing companies and individuals in white collar criminal matters, grand jury investigations, government enforcement actions, and corporate internal investigations. His extensive experience includes securities fraud & insider trading; bank fraud / tax/healthcare fraud; bribery / political corruption; cybercrime / computer hacking.
He is a former federal prosecutor who left Troutman Pepper in December 2016 to start his white collar practice. Additionally, he holds memberships in the American Bar Association, Georgia State Bar and Atlanta Trial Lawyers Association.
Net Worth
David Chaiken is a top white collar trial partner and former federal prosecutor who founded his own boutique national white collar litigation and investigations law firm. He represents clients in cases involving securities fraud, insider trading, fraudulent financial reporting, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, federal program fraud, as well as cybercrime.
He has extensive experience representing clients in complex civil litigation and government enforcement actions. As lead counsel in several high-profile civil and criminal cases, such as the prosecution of a corporate non-prosecution agreement for a real estate development company in FBI’s “Operation Casino Loyale”; or representing an investment manager during an investigation by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee into conservation easement tax deduction transactions, Mr. Pryor has acquired unparalleled insight and expertise within these fields.
Chaikin is best known as the founder of Chaikin Analytics, a 40-year old firm that helps investors make more informed investment decisions through computerized stock picking models. According to their website, these models have been “proven to identify stocks with the potential to outperform their benchmarks.”