White Plains, NY (May 28, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is proud to announce that Partner Jason Swergold has been named to the 2025 Fairfield County 40 Under 40 awarded by Westfair Business Journals. Swergold and his fellow nominees will be honored at an event on June 12, 2025, at Serafresca at the IC in Stamford.
Swergold, co-chair of Yankwitt LLP’s Criminal Defense & Investigations Practice, has earned multiple accolades over the past two years for his leadership and legal excellence. His recent honors include Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40, Legal 500’s New York City Elite, the Business Council of Westchester’s Rising Stars, and Best Lawyers.
“Jason is a true leader, dedicated, strategic, and respected by clients, colleagues, and the judiciary,” said Russell Yankwitt, founder and managing partner of Yankwitt LLP. “This honor reflects Jason’s outstanding contributions in both the public and private sectors. We are proud to see him recognized once again.”
Swergold is an accomplished attorney with a distinguished career in both public service and private practice. Before joining Yankwitt LLP, Swergold served for more than eight years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. During his time there, he tried 12 federal criminal cases and argued 10 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He held several leadership roles, including Deputy Chief of the White Plains Division, where he oversaw all federal criminal prosecutions across six counties in the region. Before joining the USAO, Jason was a litigation associate at an AmLaw 100 firm, where he handled white collar defense and complex commercial matters.
At Yankwitt LLP, Swergold is known for his skill in navigating high-stakes, complex litigation. In August 2024, he was part of the trial team that secured a complete defense verdict for one of the firm’s largest corporate clients. As a former federal prosecutor, Swergold brings deep legal insight, strategic innovation, and a relentless focus on achieving the best outcomes for his clients.
About Yankwitt LLP
Founded in 2009, Yankwitt LLP is Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes and bet-the-company litigation. With one of Westchester’s most experienced litigation teams, Yankwitt LLP represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of matters. The firm also handles complex cases in Westchester on behalf of national law firms and often serves as trial counsel for local law firms.