Max Pitagno is an associate in the general litigation practice group, where he represents clients across a wide range of industries. Max also maintains a broad and active pro bono practice assisting a variety of clients including trafficking survivors, wounded veterans, and cancer patients seeking visa extensions for the duration of their treatment.
Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Max graduated cum laude from St. John's University School of Law, where he was awarded the St. Vincent de Paul Clinic Award for the most outstanding contribution to the school's Securities Arbitration Clinic.
Perspectives
April 14, 2026
A New Era for Fraud Prosecutions at DOJ
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
March 24, 2026
Aetna Pays $117.7 Million as Government Intensifies Medicare Advantage Scrutiny
Qui Notes: Unlocking the False Claims Act
Credentials
Education
- J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2025, cum laude
- B.S., Biology, Stony Brook University, 2018, cum laude
Admissions
- New York