Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP Announces New Partners

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BFA is thrilled to announce the elevation of Thayne Stoddard and Adam McCall to partners of the Firm.

BFA Founding Partner, Javier Bleichmar added “Thayne and Adam are outstanding litigators who have played key roles in achieving excellent results for investors. Their promotions recognize not only their legal talent, but also their leadership, judgment, and commitment to excellence.”

Thayne Stoddard

Since joining BFA in early 2018 Thayne has represented investors in complex securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits across the country. Thayne has substantial experience investigating and drafting claims, briefing dispositive and other motions, managing discovery efforts, taking depositions, working closely with experts, and preparing for and attending trial. Thayne was a member of the teams that prosecuted the Firm’s derivative stockholder action against Tesla’s Board of Directors in Delaware Chancery Court, resulting in a settlement valued at as much as $919 million, as well as cases against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., resulting in a $420 million settlement, and Granite Construction Inc., resulting in a $129 million settlement. Thayne is currently a member of the teams litigating securities-related claims against Twist Bioscience Corp., and Citigroup, Inc., and derivative claims on behalf of Boeing.

Thayne received his Juris Doctor and Masters degree from Duke University and his B.A. from Yale University.

Adam McCall

Adam McCall advises investors concerning their rights and potential claims in complex securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation nationwide. He is committed to investor advocacy and works closely with clients to evaluate potential claims, protect their interests, and pursue meaningful recoveries on their behalf. Adam has substantial experience across all phases of complex litigation, including investigating and drafting claims, briefing dispositive and other motions, oral argument, managing discovery efforts, taking depositions, working closely with experts, and trial. Adam also plays a key role representing investors in the securities class actions concerning The Toronto-Dominion Bank, UiPath, Inc., and Centene Corporation.

Adam joined BFA in April of 2024. He received his LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Southern California.

BFA Founding Partner, Joseph A. Fonti commented “Thayne and Adam have been instrumental to the firm’s success. Both have demonstrated exceptional legal skill, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. We are proud to welcome them as partners and look forward to their continued leadership and impact on the firm.”

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading complex litigation law firm. The Firm represents and counsels investors, consumers, and public entities in the prosecution of consumer, antitrust, and securities actions. BFA’s success is based on an aggressive, tactical litigation strategy that is client-driven and outcome-oriented.

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