Genny Ngai is a trial lawyer and negotiator with more than a decade of experience in complex criminal and civil litigation.
A former federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York, she handled high-stakes cases involving financial fraud, money laundering, RICO and healthcare crimes. Genny believes every powerful litigation strategy begins with a compelling story. Whether she is persuading prosecutors to close an investigation or presenting to a jury or judge, she builds each matter around a clear, credible narrative that puts her clients in the strongest position.
Drawing on her trial experience and insider knowledge of the government, Genny vigorously defends clients against enforcement and prosecution in matters involving the DOJ, SEC, FBI, IRS, CFTC and FINRA, and has successfully obtained dismissal of criminal investigations with no charges filed. She also advises individuals and businesses—including start-ups in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and investment advisory services—on regulatory and compliance issues to mitigate the risk of litigation and government scrutiny.
Genny also regularly appears in federal and state court and has litigated civil RICO and fraud claims, breach of contract disputes, and theft and misappropriation of trade secrets claims on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. She leverages her trial skills to advance her clients’ positions throughout the litigation.
Before joining Morrison Cohen LLP, Genny spent more than five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York, serving in the International Narcotics and Money Laundering Section and the Business & Securities Fraud Section. She tried numerous high-profile cases to verdict—most notably securing the conviction of Mozambique’s former Minister of Finance in a $2 billion international fraud and money laundering scheme.
Earlier, as a litigator at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Genny handled complex business disputes, including class action employment suits and product liability cases, and helped secure summary judgment for a manufacturing conglomerate that resulted in dismissal of over 150 mass tort claims. She began her career as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Ann M. Donnelly of the Eastern District of New York.
Beyond the courtroom, Genny is co-chair of the Litigation Committee of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), advocating for diversity and mentorship in the legal profession.