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Bracewell LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Bracewell LLP

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When the stakes are high, companies and individuals turn to Bracewell’s government enforcement and investigations team for advice and guidance. We have one of the most respected white-collar teams in the country, with decades of collective experience as defense lawyers, former prosecutors, regulators and federal judges.

We draw on our broad and diverse background to provide strategic and informed advice to companies and individuals faced with federal or state enforcement actions or investigations. Our team conducts internal investigations and develops, reviews and audits corporate compliance programs to help minimize the risk of violations and reduce the likelihood of prosecution in government investigations. We help also companies identify and address issues related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation. If we uncover past misconduct during an internal audit and investigation, we make confidential recommendations on the best way to handle the situation and avoid similar issues in the future.

We vigorously defend individuals and companies in white-collar investigations and prosecution at various levels of government. Our team has been at the forefront of numerous notable actions and secured favorable outcomes in highly sensitive, and often complex, matters. Our lawyers are highly regarded among their peers and are frequently sought out by judges and corporate executives to monitor compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and ethics programs.

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What the Team is Known For
The respected team at Bracewell LLP is capable of handling a wide range of government investigations and white-collar proceedings. Frequently engaged to conduct internal investigations and lead privilege reviews. Experienced in defending both individuals and corporations against criminal allegations.

Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell LLP represented Chris Hu in a federal fraud and money laundering criminal case.

Strengths

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  • Bracewell has a deep bench of lawyers with extraordinary government and judicial experience. They bring that to bear when representing their clients.

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  • They are very well-trained and committed to the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBarbara Jones
    Senior StatespeopleBarbara Jones

    Barbara Jones

    Former district court judge Barbara Jones brings a wealth of experience handling white-collar matters. She devotes her private practice to conducting internal investigations and providing clients with regulatory compliance advice.
  • Band 3Seth DuCharme
    Band 3Seth DuCharme

    Seth DuCharme

    Seth Ducharme is known for his expert representation of clients facing allegations including wire fraud, market manipulation and fraudulent misrepresentations. He sits as chair of Bracewell LLP's national government enforcement and investigations practice.

    • Seth is a very strong practitioner. He is unflappable.

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    • Seth has impeccable judgment and is able to keep an ariel view to be strategic and forward-thinking.

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    • Seth has a tremendous wealth of experience to provide top-level representation.

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    • Seth has a really calm and reassuring manner and is very hands-on.

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    • He is hard-working, sharp and has real credibility with the DOJ.

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  • Band 4Nicole Boeckmann
    Band 4Nicole Boeckmann

    Nicole Boeckmann

    Nicole Boeckmann represents individuals and corporations in connection with investigations by federal and state regulators, as well as local investigative agencies. She is also noted for her expertise in crypto and healthcare-related investigations and enforcement actions, among others.

    • She is tremendous, super sharp and has excellent trial skills.

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    • Nicole is a really good lawyer and a very experienced courtroom advocate.

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    • Nicole is really strategic.

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    • She is a very direct, clear, incisive and assertive defense lawyer.

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    Barbara Jones

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    Nicole Boeckmann

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