Atty. Masha Bresner

Atty. Masha Bresner

Masha Bresner focuses her practice on internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and other criminal and enforcement matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ms.

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About Masha Bresner at a glance

Masha Bresner is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Masha Bresner focuses her practice on internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and other criminal and enforcement matters
  • Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ms. Bresner was the director of operations for the New York office of a leading business intelligence firm where she led international investigations in support of litigation and arbitration
  • In that role, she conducted complex international asset-tracing exercises, identified ties between target individuals or companies and criminal enterprises—including international money laundering schemes, drug cartels and terrorist networks—and conducted due diligence to identify red flags related to, among other things, entities prior to acquisition and potential executive hires
  • Ms. Bresner has conducted a wide variety of investigations related to CIS countries, offshore jurisdictions and the United States

Practice Areas Explained

Masha Bresner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Masha Bresner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Masha Bresner's law office located?
Masha Bresner's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Masha Bresner handle?
Masha Bresner focuses on criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Masha Bresner go to law school?
Masha Bresner earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
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What awards or recognition has Masha Bresner received?
Masha Bresner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026

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