I help clients navigate high-stakes business disputes, insolvency situations, and government enforcement actions.
Yoni Bard is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on debtor-creditor disputes, bankruptcy and restructuring, and white-collar defense. He represents entities and individuals in federal and state actions and arbitrations from pre-suit demands through trial and appeal. He has significant experience representing clients in government investigations related to allegations of health care fraud and other financial crimes.
Yoni is an active participant of the firm’s pro bono program and has helped noncitizens challenge unlawful detention and avoid deportation through federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
In 2017, Yoni served as a Special Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County, where he represented the Commonwealth in felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions and tried approximately a dozen cases before judges and juries. During law school, Yoni served as an immigration law research assistant and as a judicial intern for the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Boston College Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2016
McGill University, B.A., 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
BAR ADMISSIONS
Massachusetts
New York
COURT ADMISSIONS
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
Experience
DEBTOR-CREDITOR DISPUTES AND BANKRUPTCY
Represent music catalog financing company in litigation related to royalty rights.
Represent secured creditors in chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
Represent secured creditors in state court cannabis receivership action.
Represented multi-national bus manufacturer as creditor in out-of-court debt restructuring.
Represented biomass energy facility in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
Represented creditor in chapter 11, subchapter V bankruptcy case.
Represented multiple clients in litigation involving fraudulent transfer claims.
INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT
Represented hedge fund in responding to SEC subpoena and voluntary interview request.
Represented regenerative medicine company in False Claims Act investigation.
Defended medical practice in litigation involving claims under the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act.
Represented former chief financial officer of major national sports team in congressional and other investigation.
Defended co-founder of cryptocurrency derivatives exchange in federal criminal action based on alleged Bank Secrecy Act violations.
Defended genetic testing company in investigation initiated by OIG, Health & Human Services subpoena concerning potential False Claims Act violations.
Defended business owner in federal criminal litigation and trial involving charges of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
Served as counsel to government-appointed monitor of major international financial institution with responsibilities including investigation and assessment of compliance program.
Conducted internal investigation for digital therapeutics company concerning allegations of potential misrepresentations to investors.
Conducted internal investigation for philanthropic organization concerning allegations of misappropriation of funds by employee.
Advised investment advisory firm concerning potential violations of Controlled Substances Act and Money Laundering Control Act arising from international cannabis investments.
Advised municipalities concerning federal enforcement of immigration laws and compliance with grant conditions.
BUSINESS DISPUTES
Represented various entities in connection with disputes arising from business email compromises and other data security events.
Represented financial services firm in dispute related to consulting agreement.
Represented genetic testing company in arbitration concerning allegations of improper billing practices.
Represented plaintiffs challenging Massachusetts Governor and Department of Public Health’s ban on medical marijuana vaping products.
PRO BONO
Secured release of immigration detainees through habeas corpus litigation and settlement negotiations with Department of Justice.
Negotiated favorable settlement agreement on behalf of small business owner in commercial eviction action.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Served as Special Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Note, “Unpacking the Dirtbox: Confronting Cell Phone Location Tracking with the Fourth Amendment,” 57 B.C.L. Rev. 731 (2016)
Honors & Involvement
HONORS
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Commercial Litigation (2023-2027) and Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2023-2027)
Senior Editor, Boston College Law Review
INVOLVEMENT
Boston Bar Association
Other Events
Speaker, “California Dreaming: California Consumer Privacy Act – Compliance Issues for Asset Managers, “ Boston Bar Association, (December 2019)
“Life in the Fast Lane: Cruising Through the CCPA’s Draft Regulations,“ Podcast: Volume Two (November 2019)
“Welcome to the Hotel California (Consumer Privacy Act): You can check out any time you’d like, but you may still be liable,“ Podcast: Volume One (August 2019)
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