SKOTKO LAW
A reputable litigation practice
in New York City
Skotko Law offers high-quality legal representation and tailored advice for individual and corporate clients. Led by a former federal prosecutor with 20 years of experience in trial and appellate advocacy, Skotko Law specializes in white collar criminal defense; trials and appeals; investigations; and dispute resolution. Skotko Law provides skilled analysis, vigorous advocacy, and innovative solutions to assist with clients' most challenging problems.
Anna M. Skotko, Esq.
anna@skotkolaw.com | 646-396-5251
Anna Skotko is a highly experienced litigator with an outstanding record of obtaining successful outcomes on behalf of her clients. Anna served for over 13 years as a federal prosecutor in the prestigious U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where she was lead counsel in numerous trials and authored/argued over a hundred cases on appeal. During her tenure, Anna rose to serve as Deputy Chief of Appeals and Acting Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, overseeing a wide range of prosecutions and appellate litigation.
In private practice, Anna has negotiated favorable resolutions in criminal and civil cases; led sensitive internal investigations; and vigorously advocated for the interests of her clients in high-profile litigations. As an Adjunct Professor of Law at both N.Y.U. Law School and Fordham Law School, Anna teaches advanced courses on Professional Responsibility and Ethics; Effective Drafting and Advocacy in Criminal Law; and Advanced Legal Writing.
Anna is an active member of the CJA Appellate Panel for the Second Circuit; the Federal Criminal Practice Committee of the Federal Bar Council; the Women's White Collar Defense Association; and the New York City Bar Association.
Earlier in her career, Anna clerked for the Hon. Barrington Parker, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and for the Hon. Barbara S. Jones (Ret.), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Anna earned her law degree from Yale Law School. She also holds degrees from Oxford University and Harvard College, where she graduated summa cum laude.
Anna is admitted in New York State; the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
EDUCATION
Yale Law School, J.D.
Oxford University, M.Phil
Harvard College, A.B. summa cum laude
CLERKSHIPS
Hon. Barrington Parker, U.S. Court of Appeals
for the Second Circuit
Hon. Barbara S. Jones (Ret.), U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of New York
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, Criminal Division
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Deputy Chief, Appellate Unit
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Acting Deputy Chief, Criminal Division
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Assistant United States Attorney
PRACTICE
AREAS
WHITE COLLAR
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
We zealously advocate for our clients at every stage of criminal investigations and prosecutions. With over a decade of prosecutorial experience, we understand when and how to obtain the best outcomes, including deferred or reduced charges.
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
With a deep background in investigations, we get the answers our clients need quickly and discreetly. We assist institutional clients with strategies to efficiently mitigate risks and represent witnesses and subjects through the process.
APPELLATE LITIGATION
With formidable appellate expertise, we anticipate, preserve, and persuasively argue nuanced points of law and fact. Having authored and argued over 100 appeals, Anna Skotko has earned a reputation for credibility and excellence among the appellate bench and bar.
TRIALS
Armed with extensive courtroom experience, we are persuasive advocates before judges and juries. We employ our practiced skill and knowledge to relentlessly fight for our clients. We prioritize and partner with our clients at every step.
GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS &
ENFORCEMENT
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Having worked with numerous federal and local agencies on enforcement and regulatory investigations, including sanctions and export restrictions, we have the experience needed to assist and represent targets, witnesses, and organizations during such inquiries.
We recognize that sometimes our clients are best served by resolving conflicts swiftly and without public litigation. We are skilled negotiators, with a track record of obtaining favorable settlement results in contract disputes, employment claims, and other civil actions.
REPRESENTATIVE
EXPERIENCE
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Obtained reduced charges for an indicted CEO in a federal criminal prosecution.
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Prevailed on affirmative appeal in the Second Circuit, resulting in the reversal of the lower court’s evidentiary ruling.
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Successfully conducted sensitive internal investigation for a global organization prior to executive placement.
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Negotiated favorable separation and severance packages for executives raising claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environment.
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Defended summary judgment order on appeal in an action seeking forfeiture of a multi-billion dollar building resulting from alleged sanctions violations.
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Advocated for non-prosecution and deferred prosecution agreements for indicted defendants in white collar criminal prosecutions.
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Represented former state and local representatives in amicus briefs filed in the D.C. Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Defended an entertainment executive against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.
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Sought reduction of forfeiture on appeal following client's conviction for money laundering.
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Prevailed on appeal regarding the scope of appropriate considerations and exercise of judicial discretion in proceedings under the First Step Act.
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Represented attorney charged with wire and bank fraud relating to alleged misuse of client funds during presentment and bail arguments following arrest.
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Presented evidence and arguments to supervising attorneys with the Department of Justice related to fraud and public corruption investigations.
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Investigated and prosecuted extensive counter-terrorism and counter-espionage matters.
CONTACT
SKOTKO LAW
SKOTKO LAW PLLC
29 Broadway, Floor 31, New York, NY 10006
Tel: 646-396-5251
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