November 6, 2025
BLB&G Founding Partner Max Berger has been featured in a Q&A interview published by The National Law Journal as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his transformative impact on securities litigation and corporate accountability and his unwavering dedication to public service and philanthropy.
In the Q&A, Max chronicles his career journey, emphasizing his passion for defending victims of wrongdoing and his decision to represent plaintiffs in securities cases. He shares the story of BLB&G’s founding in 1983, describing how the firm adapted to evolving securities laws, particularly following the enactment of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
A leader in driving corporate reform, Max reflects on his pivotal role in landmark cases that advanced accountability for unethical behavior. In the Texaco discrimination settlement, he represented African American white-collar employees in a civil rights class action, exposing discriminatory remarks by senior executives. This case resulted in the CEO’s resignation, one of the largest recoveries in a civil rights class action, and the implementation of safeguards to prevent racial discrimination. Similarly, his work in the 21st Century Fox sexual harassment derivative suit secured critical reforms in corporate governance and ethics, including enhanced oversight measures to strengthen accountability for corporate misconduct.
Looking to the future, Max expresses concern over persistent corporate greed and fraud, emphasizing the need for vigilance in protecting investors. He also shares his passion for photography, noting two of his exhibitions in New York that raised substantial funds for charities close to his heart: City Year New York, which supports underprivileged students, and Her Justice, which provides free legal services to at-risk women.
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