Portrait of Ernie Butner, an associate at Baughman Kroup Bosse, on courthouse steps.

Ernie Butner

ASSOCIATE

Ernie Butner is an Associate at Baughman Kroup Bosse.

Education

  • The University of Chicago Law School, J.D. (2019)
    Research Paper: The Legacy of Lingle: The Decline of the ‘Substantially Advances Test’ and its Effect on Residential Rent Control
    Clinic: The Exoneration Project (2017-2019)
    Black Law Students Association (Professional Development Chair), UChicago Careers in Law Mentorship Program (Mentor)

  • Brandeis University, B.A. in History, Minor in Classical Studies (2014)
    Brandeis University Mock Trial Association (Vice President)

Clerkships

  • Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn, NY
    Law Clerk (2023)

Bar & Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • New York

  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Washington, D.C. (2022-2023)

    • Litigation Associate:

      • Coordinated document productions, witness interviews, and other fact-gathering exercises in connection with various investigations by DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FTC, OFAC, and FinCEN investigations

      • Assessed the sufficiency of a telecommunication client’s internal investigations and identified potential cases for disclosure in connection with the client’s deferred prosecution agreement

      • Conducted research for institutional clients on emerging cryptocurrency trends and corresponding regulatory developments

      • Analyzed and advised on antitrust implications of a prospective telecommunications merger

    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, NY (2019-2022)

    • Associate, White Collar Defense & Investigations

      • Worked directly with lead partner to review and produce documents, formulate presentations, and otherwise liaise with outside counsel in connection with the New York Attorney General's False Claims Act investigation of corporate client.

      • Negotiated a favorable settlement for a large banking client with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in swaps reporting matter

      • Assisted in various stages of trial preparation in “spoofing” a case against an individual client opposite the U.S. Department of Justice

      • Engaged in motion practice, depositions, and settlement conferences to reach a favorable resolution of pro bono Hague Convention suit

    • French