Austin L. Jackson
Overview
Austin Jackson’s practice focuses on complex securities litigation, commercial litigation, and enforcement matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, California district attorney offices, the California Department of Justice, and various state attorneys general offices.
Austin also conducts internal investigations for entities and boards of directors related to securities laws, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering.
Experience
- Represented companies in obtaining dismissal of criminal charges brought by California district attorney offices for allegedly overcharging customers in violation of Business and Professions Code section 12024.2(a).
- Represented chief executive officer of microcap companies in high-profile DOJ enforcement action alleging a pump-and-dump securities fraud scheme.
- Represented senior executive of cryptocurrency company in SEC and DOJ enforcement actions.
- Represented foreign financial institution in DOJ investigation into alleged bribery of a U.S. congressman.
- Represented telecommunications corporation in DOJ investigation into anti-corruption and anti-money laundering.
- Represented investment adviser in SEC investigation into securities fraud.
- Represented chief executive officer of international marketing company in DOJ investigation into alleged violations of CAN-SPAM Act.
- Represented chief executive officer in SEC receivership action following a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
- Represented international companies and their chief executive officer in enforcement action by the Maryland Securities Division alleging a securities fraud scheme in connection with Costa Rican real estate.
- Represented chief financial officer of aquaculture companies in shareholder derivative lawsuit alleging securities fraud scheme.
- Represented broker-dealer and registered representatives in FINRA customer arbitrations.
- Registered broker-dealer in SEC enforcement action.
- Represented broker-dealer in investigation by Texas State Securities Board.
- Represented investment adviser and investment adviser representative in enforcement action brought by the Securities Division of the Office of the Maryland Attorney General.
- Represented Oath Keeper in DOJ enforcement action related to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach (pro bono).
- Represented elderly and ailing client seeking compassionate release from prison (pro bono).
Areas of Focus
Practices
Industries
Insights
News
Recognition
- Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation (2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026)
- Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine (2026)
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Bar Association
- Litigation Section
- Criminal Justice Section
- Federal Bar Association
- Securities Law Section
- Criminal Law Section
- Federal Litigation Section
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
Credentials
Education
- California Western School of Law (J.D.)
- North Carolina State University (B.S.)
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
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