Battles Over Wall Street Ethics

In the true spirit of David and Goliath, financial consultant Keith Schooley takes on his former employer in a stand to expose internal wrongdoing and cover-ups. In Merrill Lynch: The Cost Could Be Fatal—My War Against Wall Street's Giant, Schooley's initial excitement for a new career in finance with Merrill Lynch is clear.

His enthusiasm is soon overshadowed by blatant wrongdoing in this powerhouse financial firm. In a daring move, Schooley decides he cannot look the other way and writes a lengthy memo to company management. Confident things will be put right, Schooley is shocked at Merrill Lynch's ensuing attempts to keep him quiet. His eventual dismissal and threat of a lawsuit by his boss are followed by further steps to keep him down.

Discover the fascinating details behind:

• What events led to the courtroom and binding arbitration
• Why Schooley's appeals to regulatory agencies were futile
• How Schooley made the ultimate sacrifice, both financially and personally
• The shocking reason behind Schooley's move from the courtroom to the court of public opinion