Government Investigations & White-Collar Criminal Defense

Our team of trial lawyers who are former federal and state prosecutors, a former Assistant Chief Litigation Counsel at the SEC, and a former Assistant Director at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), represents clients in nearly every industry, particularly those that face greater risk of exposure, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, banking, and insurance, technology and data privacy, environmental and energy, consumer goods, and construction.

Internal Investigations

Allegations of misconduct pose significant risk to a company’s business, brand, and overall reputation. Our attorneys regularly conduct and oversee internal investigations, aiming to identify problems and formulate an action plan that ensures regulatory compliance, mitigates risk, and establishes safeguards for the company’s future. Internal investigations can deter invasive government investigations and are often conducted by our firm on behalf of boards of directors, audit committees, and other special committees.

Government Investigations

We advise clients regarding federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as defend those facing charges of criminal and civil racketeering, financial and banking crimes, money laundering, antitrust, tax fraud, mail and wire fraud, healthcare fraud, bank fraud, public corruption, insider trading, securities fraud, accounting fraud, False Claims Act violations, and environmental crimes.

To help protect clients from current and future government investigations through early detection and intervention, we regularly work in partnership with our clients to establish effective compliance programs, corporate governance programs, and internal safeguards

Our team has deep experience handling regulatory matters, investigations, and enforcement actions involving a wide range of federal and state agencies. We regularly represent clients in matters arising from the following agencies:

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• The Department of Justice (DOJ)
• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
• Other federal and state regulatory authorities

With a strong track record in navigating complex agency proceedings, we help clients manage risk, ensure compliance, and protect their interests at every stage.

Our attorneys also have extensive civil litigation experience, including matters that arise under the False Claims Act and other whistleblower laws. We have handled these matters in federal and state courts across the country, approaching each matter with a sophisticated eye towards minimizing our clients’ exposure. Having members of our team who previously worked as prosecutors and government agents, we are uniquely equipped to negotiate with prosecutors and avoid costly litigation wherever possible.

Grand Jury Investigations

Our attorneys support clients through one of the most stressful and life-altering moments in the lifespan of a business – when federal agents appear. We have handled numerous federal and state grand jury investigations and are well-equipped to address the unique perils and risks that clients face in these matters. We guide clients through this initial phase of white-collar criminal investigations, including compliance with search warrants and other governmental requests, through to resolution.

White-Collar Criminal Defense

Our team of litigators defends white collar criminal matters and prioritizes strategies that minimize costly fines and avoid harsher penalties, including incarceration. Our goal is to obtain the most favorable outcome for our clients, often achieving complete dismissals before they reach the courtroom. We guide clients through every step of the process, including weighing their options for plea bargains, trial, and/or settlements.