David B. Chenkin is a partner in the New York office of law firm Zeichner Ellman & Krause, LLP ("ZEK").  David is a member of ZEK's management committee, and is the Firm's administrative partner.  As a litigator, David represents major financial institutions and other clients in civil, criminal, regulatory and compliance related matters. He heads the Firm's anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act compliance practice area, and represents clients in connection with investigations initiated by Congress and by federal, state and local prosecutors and regulators. In addition, David handles confidential internal investigations for clients facing potential civil, criminal and regulatory exposure. David frequently speaks on these issues at conferences which include members of the financial industry and law enforcement.