
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Akin represented Two Sigma Investments in connection with investigations by the SEC, and other agencies, into a scheme by a rogue employee that resulted in substantial investor losses.
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Akin is an excellent firm. The team is highly responsive and offers impressive depth.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAAkin knows our business as well as we do and takes the time to understand what we are trying to achieve.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAAkin is superior. They can handle any subject matter and are incredibly thoughtful in their approach.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAAkin is trial-ready and extremely competent.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAAkin is a full-service firm with a deep bench and a responsive team.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
James J Benjamin, Jr
James Benjamin draws widespread acclaim for his impressive track record of defending financial institutions and their senior employees in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings. Jim is well-rounded and sharp. He's one of the lawyers who can do it all; a court advocate as well as an outstanding strategist.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJim is one of the leading lights. He is a really fierce advocate and has a great way with people.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJim is unflappable. He is always cool and calm under pressure.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJim is as good as it gets. He's practical and client-friendly.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Katherine R Goldstein
Katherine Goldstein has a strong reputation among her peers for her broad criminal defense practice, which sees her frequently advising clients facing all manner of white-collar proceedings, including regulatory and internal investigations. She is co-head of the firm's white-collar defense and global investigations practice.
Katie is a really savvy strategist and she is very reputable when advocating in front of judges.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKatie is one of the best in the business.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKatie is an excellent lawyer with great judgment and demeanour. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Parvin Moyne
Parvin Moyne attracts praise for the strength of her criminal practice, which sees her frequently defend clients from the financial services sector facing allegations of insider trading, fraud and market manipulation. Parvin is exceptional with clients.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAParvin is a real force to be reckoned with.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAParvin has really good judgment and is a calming influence in tense matters.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Michael Asaro
Michael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation. He is leader of the firm's white-collar defense and global investigations practice.
Mike is very pragmatic and exceptionally good in advising on internal policies and procedures.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMike is a solid litigator and can manage matters well.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMichael is exceptionally smart, practical and solutions-oriented. He is always focused on helping us navigate complex issues in a way that supports our business objectives.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Anne M. Evans
Anne Evans defends investment funds, financial institutions, companies and their key individuals in white-collar investigations and enforcement actions brought by a wide variety of regulatory bodies. She is also adept at handling internal investigations.
Anne is a very smart and well-rounded lawyer.
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James J Benjamin, Jr
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Katherine R Goldstein
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Michael Asaro
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Parvin Moyne
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Anne M. Evans
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Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: District of Columbia
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