Proskauer

Aaron Francis is an associate specializing in complex litigation and regulatory matters across a range of industries. He has extensive experience in high-stakes disputes with a focus on privacy and cybersecurity, white collar and antitrust issues.

His notable representations include:

• A consumer goods company facing claims of privacy violations under the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
• A telecommunications company navigating the aftermath of a major data incident impacting millions of consumers, including shareholder derivative lawsuits and regulatory investigations.
• A generic pharmaceutical manufacturer defending against price-fixing and market allocation antitrust claims brought by multiple states and civil plaintiffs.
• Healthcare entrepreneurs in connection with a contractual dispute regarding hospital ownership.
• A financial institution responding to clawback claims initiated by the Bernie L. Madoff Investment Securities (BLMIS) Trustee following discovery of the Ponzi scheme.
• A generic pharmaceutical group purchasing organization in a significant contractual dispute with a wholesaler.
• An auto manufacturer in criminal and regulatory proceedings concerning executive compensation.
• A financial institution involved in white-collar and regulatory investigations related to allegations of LIBOR/FX rate manipulation.

Aaron is a member of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity group and serves as a regular contributor to the Proskauer on Privacy blog. He is also a member of the Black Lawyers Affinity Group (BLAG).  

Aaron is deeply committed to pro bono service, having successfully represented numerous clients in criminal appeals,securing reduced sentences and immediate release in each case. His other pro bono work includes representing a non-profit organization in a lawsuit against state officials advocating for incarcerated voters' absentee voting rights, advising non-profits on an internal human resources investigation and assisting civil rights non-profit organizations with the submission of amici briefs before various Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States.