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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Morgan, a senior managing associate in the Business Litigation group, represents financial institutions, investment advisers, and broker-dealers in complex litigation in federal and state courts and before government agencies. She represents broker-dealers and individual brokers in securities litigation and FINRA arbitrations and counsels broker-dealers and investment advisers on day-to-day compliance, operations, and regulatory matters.

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As a former associate regional director at FINRA, Morgan has deep insight into the practical impact of FINRA rules and regulations, which enables her to advise on risk mitigation strategies to avoid litigation or arbitration. When disputes arise, she relies on her extensive knowledge of the applicable regulations to vigorously advocate for clients.

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University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, J.D., 2012

Indiana University, B.A., 2007

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Senior Managing Associate

<p>Examples of Morgan’s experience include:</p>
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<li>Successfully defending a third-party respondent in a FINRA arbitration where the claimant sought $27 million for tortious interference and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty.</li>
<li>Successfully defending a client in a breach of contract employment dispute in a FINRA arbitration.</li>
<li>Successfully representing a client in an indemnification action against a registered representative.</li>
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Morgan K. Johnson

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<li>“Securities Brokers &amp; Their Employers – Discipline, Mediation, Arbitration, and the Role of FINRA and AAA,” Illinois State Bar Association CLE</li>
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<li>Chicago Bar Association, Securities Division</li>
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