Sam Puathasnanon

Sam Puathasnanon serves as Of Counsel at Paul Hastings since July 2016, specializing in representing clients in SEC, DOJ, and other governmental investigations and litigation, as well as securities litigation in various courts. Previously, Sam was a Partner at Zaccaro | Morgan LLP, where similar litigation and investigations were undertaken until its acquisition by Paul Hastings. A former Senior Trial Attorney at the US Securities and Exchange Commission from 2005 to 2015, Sam managed complex securities fraud cases and led significant investigations. Earlier experience includes a role as Litigation Associate at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, and teaching at St. John Bosco High School. Sam earned a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an A.B. in History from Columbia University.