Genny Ngai Joins Morrison Cohen

Morrison Cohen welcomes Genny Ngai, who joins the firm as a partner in our White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice. A former New York federal prosecutor with over 10 years of experience in criminal and complex civil matters, Genny’s practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters.

“I am excited to join Morrison Cohen’s accomplished White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice. The firm’s commitment to providing the best service to its clients make it a perfect fit for my practice,” said Genny. “I look forward to collaborating with the esteemed bench of attorneys at the firm and advocating for my clients.”

Genny advises individuals and corporations on navigating and defending against federal and state criminal actions, as well as in high-stakes commercial disputes. She conducts internal investigations, helping clients design, enhance and implement compliance programs to avoid and mitigate civil and criminal risk.

Genny served for over five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, most recently in its Business & Securities Fraud Section, where she investigated and prosecuted a wide variety of crimes, from complex financial crimes to sex trafficking and racketeering offenses.  

During her tenure with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Genny tried several cases to verdict, including securing the conviction of the former Minister of Finance of Mozambique in connection with his role in a $2 billion international fraud, bribery and money laundering scheme. She also led numerous investigations into companies and individuals, and successfully obtained a first-of-its-kind independent monitorship for one of the world’s largest online adult content distribution platforms.

Genny was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Society of Asian Federal Officers in 2024 and received the True American Hero Award from the Federal Drug Agents Foundation in 2023.

She draws on her extensive trial and courtroom experience to offer pre-litigation counseling and guidance on domestic and cross-border civil and criminal actions. She has worked closely with domestic and international law enforcement and regulatory authorities, including the FBI, SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, IRS and OFAC.

Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Genny was a member of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s Litigation Practice, where she represented individuals and companies in high-profile, high-stakes litigation, including in class action employment disputes, fraudulent inducement and breach of contract claims, and product liability matters. She was part of the defense team in multiple cases involving Fortune 500 corporations and successfully advised clients on litigation strategy, risk avoidance and resolution of complex business disputes.

Earlier in her career, Genny served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Ann M. Donnelly of the Eastern District of New York and worked as an investigative analyst at the New York State Office of the Inspector General. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A., cum laude, from Dartmouth College.

“Genny’s background in private practice as well as her time in government makes her a fantastic addition to the firm,” said Jason Gottlieb, chair of the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice. “She brings a unique perspective on white collar criminal matters, including in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency matters, that will ensure our clients receive top-level service.”