Sophia Luby

• Defended Big Four international affiliate partners in PCAOB investigation concerning potential independence violations.
• Successfully defended audit partners of a regional accounting firm in PCAOB investigation.
• Successfully represented audit partner of global accounting firm in PCAOB investigation and subsequent litigated disciplinary proceeding. Achieved complete defense victory before PCAOB hearing officer.
• Successfully represented major US public audit firms and individual professionals in connection with investigations by the Divisions of Enforcement of the SEC and PCAOB.
• Favorable resolution of arbitration relating to insurance company formed pursuant to the Affordable Care Act.

Sophia A. Luby represents clients in regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation.  Sophia frequently represents international and domestic accounting firms and individual accountants in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations brought by the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and state authorities. She also has experience representing companies and individuals in SEC enforcement actions.