Jason Vitullo is a Partner in the firm’s Litigation department.  Mr. Vitullo represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and regulatory matters, with a focus on disputes involving sophisticated technologies and financial products.  Mr. Vitullo has successfully litigated bet-the-company cases through trial and is recognized by clients for his ability to develop innovative legal solutions through a deep understanding of complex underlying subject areas.

Mr. Vitullo has brought and defended claims across a broad range of legal matters and industries, including financial services, technology, and consumer brand protection. His experience also includes representing clients in connection with internal and regulatory investigations. Mr. Vitullo recently served as counsel to the court-appointed Examiner in the chapter 11 cases of FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliates. In this role, he investigated several critical issues concerning the former cryptocurrency exchange and contributed to the preparation of multiple comprehensive public reports.  Over the past decade, Mr. Vitullo has also helped clients to recover over $4 billion in losses in litigation involving structured finance products. Mr. Vitullo has been consistently recognized in Benchmark Litigation, a leading industry guide for top litigation talent. In 2025, he was ranked as a "Future Star" in the guide.

Mr. Vitullo currently serves as Chair of the firm’s Innovation Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Vitullo served as Law Clerk to the Hon. Amalya L. Kearse, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.

Financial Products and Services

Representation of multiple financial institution and hedge fund clients in connection with disputes involving structured product and securities transactions, including analysis of available rights and remedies, litigation of claims through trial and appeal, and negotiation of favorable settlements.

Representation of prominent placement agent in arbitration concerning private equity fund.

Representation of financial institution in litigation against RMBS transaction sponsor, resulting in judgment for over $600 million dollars following multi-week trial in New York State Supreme Court.

Representation of financial institution in connection with breach of contract and fraud claims pursued against RMBS transaction sponsors and loan originators, culminating in $1.84 billion settlement for client following start of multi-week trial in New York State Supreme Court.

Representation of European bank in connection with an industry-wide government investigation into alleged manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) and the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor), along with related private civil actions.

Representation of European bank in connection with an industry-wide investigation into alleged manipulation of the precious metals market and related private civil actions.

Technology

Counsel to the court-appointed independent Examiner in the chapter 11 cases of FTX Trading Ltd.

Representation of enterprise software company in affirmative and defensive litigation against primary competitor concerning software functionality and alleged deceptive trade practices.

Representation of telecommunications company in litigation against primary competitor, including successful defense against preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin multiple major advertising campaigns concerning wireless technology.

Representation of telecommunications company in industry-wide investigation by New York State Attorney General concerning internet service infrastructure, equipment, and advertising claims.

Representation of Fortune Global 500 energy technology corporation in defense of trade secret misappropriation claims brought by competitor under state and federal law.

Additional Matters

Representation of Fortune 500 consumer goods company in multijurisdictional litigation concerning sustainability claims.

Representation of food importer in contract dispute with international distributor.

Representation of major pharmaceutical company in Hatch-Waxman / ANDA litigation, leading to successful resolution following multi-week trial.

Representation of not-for-profit organization in connection with dispute over purchase of charitable use asset, resulting in favorable arbitration judgment.

Investigation on behalf of international not-for-profit organization in connection with whistleblower complaint alleging breach of fiduciary duties by a senior executive.

Representation of employees of major regional healthcare network as pool counsel in False Claims Act investigation.

Pro Bono

Mr. Vitullo has also represented clients in a variety of pro bono matters, including those related to veterans’ affairs, educational resources for New York City schoolchildren, and social security benefits.

    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; Federal Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York
    • New York

    • Columbia Law School (J.D., 2009)
      • Executive Sidebar Editor, Columbia Law Review
      • James Kent Scholar
      • Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
    • University of Pennsylvania (B.A., magna cum laude, 2006)
      • Chemistry