Max Gelernter is an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, where he is a member of the complex commercial litigation and disputes practice group. Mr. Gelernter also focuses his practice on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and internal investigations.
As part of his complex commercial litigation and disputes practice, Mr. Gelernter has broad pre-trial litigation experience, including conducting fact depositions, drafting various discovery motions, responding to discovery requests, assisting in drafting key dispositive motions, and preparing for and defending expert depositions. Mr. Gelernter has successfully settled a contractual dispute on behalf of his client.
As part of his FCPA practice, Mr. Gelernter has led and assisted with internal investigations of business activities and third-party business partners associated with the client. These investigations have addressed anonymous and whistleblower threats related to potential violations of the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws. He helps companies develop anti-corruption policies and procedures to deter and detect potential FCPA problems.
Mr. Gelernter is also a dedicated member of the firm’s pro bono group. His main pro bono focus is assisting members of Pittsburgh’s LGBT community. Mr. Gelernter has successfully represented numerous transgender individuals seeking name changes as well as has obtaining Protection from Abuse (“PFA”) orders for victims of domestic violence seeking relief. He works with governmental agencies to combat hate crimes and human trafficking against the LGBT community. Additionally, Mr. Gelernter represents pro bono clients in civil rights litigation involving Section 1983 and the Eighth Amendment.
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