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Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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What the Team is Known For

Cohen Williams demonstrates impressive skills in defending entrepreneurs, officers, directors and other senior executives facing regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, drawing upon a group of litigators with considerable prosecutorial and trial experience. It acts on a broad spectrum of AML, RICO, FCPA, cybersecurity and False Claims Act cases.

Work Highlights

  • Cohen Williams represented Brendan Ross, the founder and CEO of Direct Lending Investments, in a wire-fraud criminal matter.

Strengths

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Cohen Williams brings a wealth of strategic insight and nimbleness to any engagement. They work efficiently.

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The team at Cohen Williams stands out for relationship-building, subject-matter expertise, preparation, response time and availability.

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Notable Practitioners

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Reuven L Cohen
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Reuven Cohen wins plaudits for his advocacy skills, frequently acting for clients in a broad array of criminal litigation and trial matters.

Reuven is, across the board, an excellent lawyer in every way.

Reuven is one of the most talented trial lawyers I have seen. He has an incredible record of taking cases to trial and achieving great results.

He is an incredible, well‑rounded leader, across everything from trial skills to people skills.

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Michael V Schafler
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Michael Schafler has established a varied practice in the white-collar crime area, advising clients on a range of matters including DOJ and SEC enforcement actions.

Michael is very thorough and knowledgeable.

Michael is an impressive lawyer. He is a very shrewd legal counselor and excellent advocate.

Michael's client service and level of sophistication are excellent.

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Alyssa Bell
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Alyssa Bell is held in particularly high esteem for her criminal appellate practice, making regular appearances in state courts and before the Ninth Circuit.

Alyssa is very sharp and strategic. She's a joy to work with.

She is a great legal mind and is very motivated to get clients the right results.

Alyssa is a great go-to appellate specialist.

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Reuven L Cohen
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Michael V Schafler
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Alyssa Bell
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