Former Girardi Keese CFO Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud

Christopher Kazuo Kamon, the former chief financial officer of the now-defunct Girardi Keese law firm, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for his role in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that victimized clients and the firm itself. U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton also ordered him to pay nearly $8.9 million in restitution. Kamon admitted to facilitating the embezzlement of client settlement funds alongside the firm's co-founder, Tom Girardi, and engaged in his own fraudulent activities, including using fake vendors to siphon money for personal use. His actions contributed significantly to the downfall of Girardi Keese, which was once a prestigious law firm. Girardi's own trial revealed he ran a Ponzi scheme, stealing substantial amounts from clients, and is set for a hearing regarding his cognitive impairment before sentencing. Kamon's conviction marks a significant development as he becomes the first associate of Girardi to face prison time for their role in the financial misconduct.