Victor Celis 

Associate – New York
T.+1 212 504 6024
victor.celis@cwt.com
200 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281 V-CARD

Victor Celis advises clients on complex commercial disputes before state and federal courts, including securities, derivative and shareholder actions, M&A litigation, sophisticated contractual disputes, litigation involving complex financial instruments and structured products, and bankruptcy litigation.

His practice also covers internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder activism advisory matters.

Victor has served as a judicial extern with the Honorable Esther Salas of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and as an intern with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.  He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Rutgers University Law Review.

Victor maintains an active pro bono practice representing immigration clients seeking asylum, U-Visas, T-Visas, adjustments of status, and naturalization. He serves as a member of the Volunteers of Legal Service Pro Bono Advocates Council.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025 - 2026)
  • Represented a leading spirits company in a litigation related to the enforcement of a contact with a former celebrity spokesperson and joint venture partner.
  • Represented an international commercial and investment bank in a securities class action in New York State Supreme Court, resulting in a dismissal of all claims against our client.
  • Advised a private equity firm in the acquisition of a Software-as-a-Service company, culminating in a significant reduction in the purchase price after identifying breaches of the merger agreement.
  • Represented an interested party in an expedited, eight-day trial against a consulting firm for violations of bankruptcy disclosure laws.
  • Represented a global online dating company in an internal investigation into misconduct by senior executives.

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Victor Celis 

Admissions

  • New York

Education

  • Rutgers Law School
    J.D.
  • Western Washington University
    B.A.