Public Investors Advocate Bar Association - PIABA

Public Investors Advocate Bar Association - PIABA Need to find an attorney? PIABA can connect you with a lawyer who understands the complexities of securities law and fights for your rights. What is PIABA?

PIABA is an international bar association whose members represent investors in disputes with the securities industry. Currently, there are members from 44 states, Puerto Rico and Japan. Were you a victim of recent investment fraud or stock scams? PIABA is a national organization of securities fraud attorneys dedicated to protecting investors like you. If you've been defrauded by a broker, financia

l advisor, or other investment professional, PIABA can help you find a lawyer to fight for your rights. Our network of experienced investment fraud lawyers specializes in recovering losses from Ponzi schemes, stockbroker misconduct, securities fraud, and investment scams. Visit our website at PIABA.org today and take the first step towards recovering your losses.

06/05/2026

PIABA President, Michael Bixby of Bixby Law PLLC, introduces PIABA's priorities over the next year 👇

Join us before July 11th to secure early registration pricing for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs 📍Plus, get...
05/26/2026

Join us before July 11th to secure early registration pricing for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs 📍

Plus, get up to 17 hours of CLE!

https://piaba.org/registration/

Will we see in Colorado Springs? Rates increase July 10th, save your seat now before the summer chaos begins.Reminder, p...
05/18/2026

Will we see in Colorado Springs? Rates increase July 10th, save your seat now before the summer chaos begins.

Reminder, participants can get up to 17 hours of CLE in just 3 days!

https://lnkd.in/gbasFDdK

PIABA President Michael Bixby and member James Tierney are speaking at the NASAA Midyear Meeting on a panel titled:“Chal...
05/05/2026

PIABA President Michael Bixby and member James Tierney are speaking at the NASAA Midyear Meeting on a panel titled:
“Challenges and Risks of Super-Apps for Investor Protection.”

Proud to see PIABA leadership contributing to important conversations shaping investor protection.

Will we see you in Colorado? Annual Meeting registration is OPEN now!Join us before July 10th and get special early regi...
05/01/2026

Will we see you in Colorado?
Annual Meeting registration is OPEN now!

Join us before July 10th and get special early registration pricing.

This is your chance to connect with securities arbitration professionals and get practical CLE.

https://piaba.org/meeting-info-and-registration/

Welcome our new officers and board member: Courtney Werning, August Iorio, and Jon Furgison. Courtney M. Werning is a Pr...
04/07/2026

Welcome our new officers and board member: Courtney Werning, August Iorio, and Jon Furgison.

Courtney M. Werning is a Principal at Meyer Wilson Werning, where she has dedicated her career to the representation of investors in complex disputes with financial institutions, investment advisers, and brokerage firms. Her practice encompasses litigation and arbitration in various forums, including state and federal court, AAA, JAMS, and FINRA arbitration. Her recent matters involving unsuitable investment strategies, fraud and misrepresentation, crypto losses, Ponzi schemes, elder financial abuse, securities act claims, and securities class actions. Courtney has served in various leadership positions in PIABA over the years and is a member of FINRA’s National Arbitration and Mediation Committee.

August M. Iorio is the founder and managing attorney of Iorio Law PLLC in New York City. He has handled more than 700 securities arbitration cases from initial consultation through resolution and has achieved landmark victories against major brokerage firms and financial institutions. Notably, he secured the nation’s first FINRA arbitration award against Robinhood arising from its controversial 2021 "meme stock" trading restrictions, an important result for retail investors harmed by brokerage misconduct. His recent practice includes representing investors nationwide in securities arbitrations involving alternative investments and private placement offerings, including interests in Delaware Statutory Trusts.

Welcome our new officers and board members: Courtney Werning, August Iorio, and Jon Furgison. tors in disputes against brokerage firms and financial advisors nationwide. His practice focuses on complex securities fraud and investment loss claims, including breach of fiduciary duty, broker misconduct, overconcentration, misrepresentation, and unsuitable investment recommendations, pursued through FINRA, AAA, and JAMS arbitration and state and federal court litigation.

Will we see you at our Midyear Meeting? 👀 Remember, you can join us in person or virtually and get up to 4.5 hours of CL...
04/06/2026

Will we see you at our Midyear Meeting? 👀 Remember, you can join us in person or virtually and get up to 4.5 hours of CLE in one day!

Join us here: https://lnkd.in/ghrYJ7HR

Members: Make sure you register for Hill Day.

"The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) condemned the recent decision of the Financial Industry Regulator...
03/24/2026

"The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) condemned the recent decision of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Board to issue a new $100 million rebate to its active member firms, rather than addressing the multimillion-dollar crisis of FINRA members persistently failing to pay FINRA arbitration awards."

Read the full release here: https://piaba.org/press-release-parody-of-justice-piaba-responds-to-new-finra-100-million-member-rebate-amid-ongoing-crisis-of-unpaid-awards/

Get 4.5 hours of CLE at our Midyear Meeting! We're talking about cryptocurrency loss cases and how to win them. Stay in ...
03/23/2026

Get 4.5 hours of CLE at our Midyear Meeting! We're talking about cryptocurrency loss cases and how to win them. Stay in the know, connect with experts, and gain insight.

You can join us in person or virtually for the one day event.

Get more information and join us here: https://lnkd.in/ghrYJ7HR

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