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Covington & Burling LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Covington & Burling LLP is a go-to practice for life science companies under investigation by domestic and international regulatory bodies, routinely advising clients on areas including financial crime, international trade issues, sexual misconduct and tax fraud matters. Its client base also includes high-profile political figures, technology companies and financial institutions. Highlighted for its extensive courtroom experience, as well as its strong bench of former government attorneys with notable experience handling complex cross-border mandates.
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Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP conducted an investigation on behalf of a special committee of the board of trustees of the World Economic Forum into allegations of racial and gender harassment and discrimination, bullying and other alleged workplace misconduct.

Strengths

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  • There is a broad range of expertise within the firm.

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  • They are very client-focused, smart and strategic thinkers.

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  • Covington has a deep bench to pull from and is always able to bring the right specialists to the table.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan Vinegrad
    Alan Vinegrad

    Alan Vinegrad

    Alan Vinegrad undertakes a broad caseload of white-collar defense work. He regularly acts for both individuals and institutions in connection with regulatory investigations and allegations including fraud and insider trading.

    • Alan is a very diligent advocate for his clients.

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  • Nancy Kestenbaum
    Nancy Kestenbaum

    Nancy Kestenbaum

    Nancy Kestenbaum is widely acknowledged as a market-leading lawyer in white-collar cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Her broader practice also includes regulatory investigations and matters relating to potential FCPA violations.

    • Working with Nancy was fantastic. She made herself available any time we needed and was very practical in her advice.

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  • Amanda Kramer
    Amanda Kramer

    Amanda Kramer

    Amanda Kramer handles government investigations, enforcement actions, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Particularly noted for her expertise in workplace culture reviews in gender and racial equality and sexual misconduct cases.

    • She is a thoughtful and strategic lawyer.

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    • She is a fearless and terrific trial lawyer.

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    • Amanda is instinctively a great defense attorney.

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  • Kristin Mace
    Kristin Mace

    Kristin Mace

    Kristin Mace is a skilled advocate for individuals and corporations in government enforcement, investigations and litigation.

    • Kristin is an effective cross-examiner and a tenacious lawyer.

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    • She is incredibly steady and smart.

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    • She is a creative lawyer with a full set of skills.

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