Sheila C. Ramesh

Sheila Ramesh, Co-Chair of Cahill’s Securities Litigation practice, represents leading financial institutions and global corporations in high-stakes litigation matters, including issues relating to securities, benchmark rates, and other complex financial products and commercial disputes.

She has also led internal investigations and responded to government inquiries arising from alleged violations of banking, antitrust, and securities laws, as well as other laws and regulations.

“Sheila is a very effective advocate, both written and oral. She thinks on her feet and is a great cross-examiner.” – Chambers USA

Chambers USA recommends Sheila in New York Litigation: Securities, where clients note she is a “great, knowledgeable lawyer, who is always available to assist” and provide “thoughtful advice.” She was also recently recognized as a Leading Lawyer by the Legal 500 US, which noted Sheila has helped Cahill’s practice continue “to build on its track record of success in high-value cases primarily regarding the financial services sector.” 

In 2023, Sheila was recognized as a Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Sheila was named in Bloomberg Law’s 2022 edition of “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” and has been named as a Rising Star by Law360 – one of six securities litigators in the country under 40 to receive that recognition. Sheila was named a Rising Star in Securities Litigation as a part of IFLR’s Rising Stars 2022 Americas Awards. She is also listed in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America guide and was named among the 2021 Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business. Benchmark Litigation has recognized Sheila as a Litigation Star and included her on its 40 & Under Hot List as well.

Sheila currently serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Legal Recruiting Committee.