
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2026 : New York
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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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Bracewell LLP represented Chris Hu in a federal fraud and money laundering criminal case.
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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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThey are very well-trained and committed to the client.
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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 3 
Band 3 
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSASeth has impeccable judgment and is able to keep an ariel view to be strategic and forward-thinking.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSASeth has a tremendous wealth of experience to provide top-level representation.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSASeth has a really calm and reassuring manner and is very hands-on.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAHe is hard-working, sharp and has real credibility with the DOJ.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSANicole is a really good lawyer and a very experienced courtroom advocate.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSANicole is really strategic.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAShe 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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Seth DuCharme
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Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Texas
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