Joe Zales
About Joe Zales
Joe Zales is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding, specializing in complex litigation for investment managers and senior executives. He has extensive experience in legal roles, including internships at Morgan Stanley and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and has worked on high-risk government and internal investigations.
Work at King & Spalding
Joe Zales has been a Senior Associate at King & Spalding since 2016, contributing to the Special Matters - White Collar Defense & Government Investigations practice group. His role involves handling complex litigation for investment managers and senior executives. He conducts high-risk government and internal investigations for global financial institutions and public companies. Prior to his current position, he served as a Summer Associate at King & Spalding in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Joe Zales holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Notre Dame Law School, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Villanova University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in legal principles and economic frameworks, which he applies in his legal practice.
Background
Joe Zales began his career with various internships and analyst roles. He worked at Morgan Stanley as a Summer Analyst in 2010 and later as an Analyst in Global Liquidity Sales and as a Trader's Assistant from 2011 to 2013. He also interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2014 and at Dow Jones in the Legal Department in 2010. His early experiences in finance and law have shaped his current specialization in complex litigation.
Professional Experience
In addition to his current role at King & Spalding, Joe Zales completed a Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Externship at Notre Dame Law School, where he served as a Brief Writer and Oralist from 2015 to 2016. He also volunteered as a Mentor at StreetWise Partners in 2012. His diverse professional experiences have contributed to his expertise in litigation and government investigations.