David Meister, head of Skadden’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Group in New York, was named among Law360’s MVPs, recognizing lawyers who have “distinguished themselves from their peers by securing significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.”
A Law360 profile highlighted Mr. Meister’s recent defense of high-profile crypto enforcement matters and his ability to secure favorable outcomes in complex matters involving criminal allegations and regulatory investigations.
“For many entities and individuals involved in these cases, this is the biggest high-stakes situation that they have ever been in and likely will ever face,” Mr. Meister said. “I like the combination of this high-stakes criminal environment and complex problem-solving.”
Read the profile: “MVP: Skadden’s David Meister,” December 11, 2025.