About Leslie Eugene
Leslie Eugene Fourton is an attorney based in New York City, where he specializes in a diverse range of legal fields, including consumer law, employment law, intellectual property, products liability, antitrust law, and securities law. He is the founder of Fourton & Associates, PLLC, a firm located at 200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10166. This firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and in-house legal departments. Mr. Fourton earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from Vermont Law School in 1993, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in legal principles. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 1988. His educational background gave him the knowledge necessary to navigate complex legal issues effectively.
Over the years, he has built an extensive legal career, holding positions at prestigious law firms such as Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and Mayer Brown LLP. In addition to his work at Fourton & Associates, Mr. Fourton has served as a consultant for major financial institutions, including Citigroup, Discover Financial Services, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Wells Fargo. His practice includes various areas of corporate and regulatory law, commercial litigation, employment and labor law, executive compensation and benefits, and antitrust law. He has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, achieving favorable settlements and trial verdicts in numerous complex legal matters. Mr. Fourton is admitted to practice in several jurisdictions, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
His credentials extend to the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the District of Columbia, Colorado, New Jersey. Texas. This extensive admission list reflects his capability to handle cases across multiple levels of the judicial system. Beyond his legal practice, Mr.
Fourton holds several licenses and certifications that enhance his expertise. He possesses FINRA Series 3 and 65 licenses, is a Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA), a Registered Investment Advisor, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). As a member of the City Bar of New York, he has been actively involved in the Antitrust, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Committees. He has also presented seminars on intellectual property, further solidifying his role as a knowledgeable resource in the legal community. Through Fourton & Associates, PLLC, he offers clients the big firm experience coupled with the personalized service and competitive rates characteristic of a boutique firm.
