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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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What the Team is Known For

Covington's California offices include an expert criminal defense practice, which leverages the firm's signature expertise in complex regulatory issues to defend clients facing allegations of corruption, fraud and FCA and FCPA violations, among others. The group benefits from a number of well-recognized attorneys with extensive capabilities at trial ,and in investigations and enforcement proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling represented Meta in product liability suits related to teen mental health, brought by multiple State Attorney Generals.

Strengths

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Covington & Burling consistently provides thoughtful, measured and timely advice.

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Covington & Burling's team has an unparalleled ability to take an issue and think not just about now but about many years into the future. They can see through momentary changes and can understand the historical sweep of the law. This has been a real differentiator. The guidance they provide helps present and future-proof the company's risk profile.

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What truly sets Covington & Burling apart is the depth of their investigative and defense knowledge, honed through decades of experience across private practice and public service. Many of their attorneys bring unique insights from prior roles in government agencies, including the Department of Justice and regulatory bodies, which adds a layer of credibility and strategic foresight that few firms can match.

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Covington & Burling has skilled and experienced white-collar defense lawyers in very specific areas of practice, including in government contracting and cyber-related matters, and are easy to work with collaboratively

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Notable Practitioners

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W. Douglas Sprague
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W. Douglas Sprague
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Douglas Sprague is well versed in responding to DOJ and SEC investigations on behalf of his clients. He also has experience in conducting internal investigations.

Douglas is able to forecast what the other side is likely thinking and how to approach matters.

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Daniel Shallman
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Daniel Shallman
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Daniel Shallman focuses his practice on government and internal investigations. He advises companies and high-ranking executives on antitrust, FCPA and FCA matters.

Daniel is very responsive. He's a brilliant lawyer with good instincts.

Dan is an excellent white-collar defense lawyer. He has experience in a range of matters and is very bright, extremely responsive, easy to work with and an excellent strategist and advocate.

Daniel Shallman is smart, measured and honest.

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Aaron Lewis
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Aaron Lewis
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Aaron Lewis' investigations and enforcement-based practice sees him representing companies and individuals across a range of industries.

Aaron has a rare ability to distill complex legal and strategic issues into clear, actionable insights. His brilliance, professionalism and strategic acumen consistently elevate our decision-making.

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W. Douglas Sprague
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W. Douglas Sprague
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Daniel Shallman
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Daniel Shallman
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Aaron Lewis
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Aaron Lewis
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