Nicolas Molina, Jr.

Nicolas Molina Jr. is Of Counsel at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM). Nicolas maintains a broad and sophisticated practice focused on complex litigation, white collar criminal defense, government enforcement actions, internal investigations, and cybersecurity and data privacy matters. He has extensive experience guiding clients through every phase of litigation from pre-suit assessments to final disposition, including motion practice, trials, appeals, and presentations before government agencies.

Nicolas regularly advises clients on a wide array of legal issues, including commercial litigation, class actions, regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, and cybersecurity matters. He has counseled businesses on navigating complex regulatory compliance frameworks and managing sensitive crisis situations. In addition to significant experience in preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, Nicolas has successfully represented clients across various industries in both federal and state courts, as well as international arbitration tribunals and mediations.

Prior to joining JMBM, Nicolas practiced at leading national law firms, including Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, where he handled matters involving breach of contract, securities, trade secrets, real estate, intellectual property, antitrust, defamation, and various business disputes. He has led teams in discovery and fact development projects, interfaced regularly with clients and government regulators, and independently taken and defended depositions, including participating in trials.

Nicolas is a highly skilled and effective advocate known for delivering exceptional results for clients, even in the most complex and high-stakes situations. Nicolas approaches each matter with a clear, strategic mindset, ensuring thoughtful, well-reasoned counsel. Nicolas regularly finds innovative solutions, drawing on deep legal knowledge and experience. He is efficient and adaptable, with a commitment to excellence and a client-focused approach. 

He is admitted to practice law in California and New York, including numerous federal courts, and is fluent in Spanish.

Representative Experience

Complex Litigation

• Prevailed at trial for a major healthcare company in a multibillion-dollar merger dispute.
• Secured a favorable award for a foreign investment firm in international arbitration arising from a mixed-use real estate development.
• Successfully defended a leading financial institution in a bankruptcy adversary proceeding involving more than $1 billion in alleged damages.
• Prevailed in an expedited JAMS arbitration for a global sports promotion company in a dispute over the enforcement of a settlement agreement.
• Recovered misappropriated charitable funds for a national nonprofit organization, ensuring compliance with donor intent.

White Collar Defense, Government Enforcement & Internal Investigations

• Obtained complete dismissal for an international financial institution in a regulatory investigation concerning tax code compliance.
• Led an internal investigation for a professional sports organization into allegations of workplace misconduct, resulting in remedial organizational reforms.
• Advised a major social media company in responding to concurrent investigations by the SEC, DOJ, FTC, and multiple State Attorneys General involving inquiries into alleged deceptive advertising practices.
• Represented the audit committee of a public company in an internal review of accounting practices and financial reporting controls.
• Negotiated favorable resolution for a prominent individual in a cryptocurrency-related fraud prosecution.

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

• Advised and defended a leading international media corporation following a data breach, including preparation of public disclosures and development of a comprehensive incident-response plan.
• Counseled a major technology company on cybersecurity and privacy compliance in connection with new product launches, mitigating potential regulatory exposure.
• Defeated a putative class action alleging improper disclosure of user data on behalf of a global social media platform.

Securities Litigation

• Achieved dismissal of key claims for a major multimedia conglomerate in shareholder derivative actions challenging a proposed stock reclassification plan.
• Defended a global entertainment company in consolidated securities class actions and related derivative suits involving complex financial disclosure issues.
• Provided comprehensive securities law counsel to an electric vehicle manufacturer, advising on all aspects of public disclosure compliance and regulatory requirements.