Judith H. Germano is a former federal prosecutor, public-company independent director, keynote speaker, and internationally recognized thought leader. Judi has deep experience in cybersecurity, AI and data privacy governance; complex civil and criminal fraud and regulatory-compliance matters; investigations, litigation, high-stakes negotiations; and strategic communications.
The lead in multi-million dollar negotiations and high-stakes litigation. Board-level experience. A career with both big law and boutique firms. Entrepreneur. Author. Academic at leading universities. A former federal prosecutor with deep expertise in cybersecurity and AI, financial and other complex fraud, regulatory risk and compliance, negotiations, crisis management, and business strategy.
At GermanoLaw, we offer client-focused counsel. Our high-caliber expertise in collaborating with world-leading global firms in boutique, client-centric spheres allows us to create specialized solutions for our clients. We’ve also been recognized as having cybersecurity expertise, a depth of experience in complex criminal and civil fraud and regulatory compliance matters.
Judith Germano, founding attorney of Germano Law, is a published expert, entrepreneur, law and business school professor, and a former federal prosecutor with expertise in cybersecurity, complex fraud, regulatory compliance, FinTech, negotiation, public-private collaboration, crisis management, legal strategy, and public and organizational communications.
GermanoLaw LLC gives experienced internal and external counsel, and decisive legal and strategic guidance at the negotiation table and in the courtroom. The types of cases we take typically include:
GermanoLaw provides high-level experience, innovative strategy, and zealous representation committed to you, not just your case. We work collaboratively with internal and external teams and stakeholders to ensure right-sized representation tailored to each client and every matter.
Who we work with
Whether you’re an individual, privately-held or public company, GermanoLaw LLC will help guide you or your legal team to the best possible outcome. Our past clients include:
Companies, boards, executives, employees: legal and strategic counsel and representation on civil and criminal matters; cybersecurity, AI and privacy governance, preparedness and incident response; regulatory investigations.
Fortune 100 and other companies and startups in various industries including: healthcare/pharma; financial services/banking; technology; media; consulting; manufacturing; utilities; communications; law.
Individual clients: strategic advice and representation on securities fraud and other complex white-collar criminal, civil and regulatory compliance issues; regulatory-compliance matters; subpoenas and disputes.
30+
Years of combined litigation experience.
100+
Matters resolved through negotiation, dispositive motions, at trial, or settlement.
$100B+
In dispute at trial and negotiation
Testimonials
Incredibly skilled in the courtroom [and] an expert in [her] field - [both] the persuasive advocate [and] the knowledgeable expert.
It's not only the breadth and depth of her knowledge that are noteworthy. Her professionalism, common sense approach and tenacious advocacy make her stand out from the crowd.
Judith "provided thoughtful and practical advice, tailored to our company's situation and values...."
As opposing counsel to Ms. Germano... I can testify to her very strong litigation skills, her determination to prevail on behalf of her client, but at the same time, her excellent professional demeanor and honesty.
Incredibly skilled in the courtroom [and] an expert in their field....Judi's incisive strategy, zealous advocacy, and fiercely effective negotiation skills saved our company millions of dollars.
Hiring Judith to help with a data compromise "was the best decision I made.... She provided thoughtful and practical advice, tailored to our company's situation and values.
