Jason Swergold Honored by the BCW as a 40 Under 40 Rising Star

Yankwitt LLP, Westchester’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is proud to announce that Jason Swergold, Co-head of the Criminal Defense & Investigations Practice, has been honored with the Business Council of Westchester’s prestigious 40 Under 40 Rising Star Award. Swergold and his fellow honorees will be celebrated at an event on September 17, 2024, at the Million Air hangar at Westchester County Airport.

“We are thrilled to see Jason recognized with this well-deserved honor,” said Russell Yankwitt, founder and managing partner of Yankwitt LLP. “Since joining our firm just one year ago, Jason has not only brought a wealth of experience but has also demonstrated an extraordinary ability to achieve remarkable outcomes for our clients. He has already secured a notable jury trial defense victory for one of the firm’s major corporate clients.”

Before joining Yankwitt LLP, Swergold spent over eight years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. While there, he tried 12 federal criminal cases and argued 10 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His leadership was recognized through his appointments as Co-chief of the Narcotics Unit, Acting Deputy Chief of the Violent and Organized Crimes Unit, and Deputy Chief of the White Plains Division, where he oversaw all federal criminal prosecutions across six counties in the region.

As a federal prosecutor, he investigated, prosecuted, and supervised cases involving racketeering, homicide, organized crime, labor union corruption, gang and drug-related violence, international and domestic narcotics trafficking, sex trafficking, fraud, and firearms offenses.

Throughout his career, Swergold has consistently excelled in handling some of the most challenging and complex legal cases. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, he approaches every case with a profound understanding of the law, innovative legal strategies, and an unwavering commitment to advancing his clients’ interests.

“This is an incredible honor,” said Swergold. “Being recognized by such a respected organization in Westchester fills me with pride. I’m truly grateful for this acknowledgment.”

It has been an accolade-filled year for Swergold. In addition to the BCW award, Swergold was recently named to Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40 List and Best Lawyers in America.

About Yankwitt LLP
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes and bet-the-company litigation. With one of Westchester’s most experienced litigation teams, Yankwitt LLP represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of matters. The firm also handles complex cases in Westchester on behalf of national law firms and often serves as trial counsel for local law firms.

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