Sidney S. Liebesman
Partner, G&E

Mr. Liebesman, a partner at G&E, concentrates his practice in shareholder derivative litigation, primarily in the Delaware Chancery Court internal investigations, and complex class action litigation involving shareholder rights, securities fraud, and consumer protection. Mr. Liebesman represents a number of sophisticated institutional investors in high-profile securities fraud actions, including In re Tyco International, Ltd. Securities Litigation, In re Enron Corp. Securities Litigation, In re WorldCom, Inc. Securities Litigation and In re Global Crossing Ltd. Securities Litigation.

Mr. Liebesman is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law (1995) and the University of Delaware (1986). While attending Villanova Law School, he served as an Editor of the Villanova Environmental Law Journal and was a finalist in the 35th Annual Reimel Moot Court competition.

Mr. Liebesman has lectured before various groups on corporate governance and litigation matters, and speaks regularly at conferences for public pension fund trustees and administrators.

Mr. Liebesman has also authored several articles including, "Caught By the Net, What To Do If A Message Board Messes With Your Client" (co-author), ABA Business Law today, Vol. 10, No. 1; "Internet Message Board Litigation-Time Is Of The Essence" (co-author), ABA Network, Vol. 8, Issue 1Antitrus; "Brief on Baseball's t Exemption," Villanova Sports & Entertainment Law Forum Vol. 2; and "Triggering an Obligation: Receipt of an EPA PRP Letter and Insurer's Duty to Defend," Villanova Environmental Law Journal Vol. 5.

Mr. Liebesman was formerly a police officer with the New Castle County, Delaware Police Department, where he served on the Department's Emergency Response Team and received many commendations. He has lectured to law enforcement officers and agencies regarding civil rights litigation. He is also the founder and president of the Chesapeake Police and Fire Foundation, created for the benefit of survivors of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

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