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

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Crowell & Moring LLP

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Crowell & Moring LLP has a well-regarded litigation group with an increasingly prominent regulatory and criminal defense practice. Called on by multinational corporations and their executives to handle high-stakes external investigations and related enforcement proceedings, aided by a strong bench of former government litigators. Further expertise includes the conducting of sensitive internal investigations and advising companies on regulatory compliance.
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Work Highlights

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  • Crowell & Moring LLP represented Sargeant Marine, Inc. and Daniel Sargeant, a former senior executive, in a DOJ investigation of potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and local law violations in connection with contracts in multiple jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • Crowell & Moring has the ability to quickly assess clients' situations, risks and opportunities, and to bring to bear the right mix of expertise and practicality to help solve clients' real world problems.

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  • They are incredibly collaborative, clever and sharp.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Zelenko
    Daniel Zelenko

    Daniel Zelenko

    Daniel Zelenko is frequently called on by major corporations to defend high-stakes criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations, often involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and corruption.

    • Dan is very experienced with SEC-facing matters. He has good judgment and is a strong advocate.

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  • Glen McGorty
    Glen McGorty

    Glen McGorty

    Glen McGorty's broad practice sees him handle both internal and external investigations involving allegations such as FCA violations, fraud and corruption.

    • Glen is a superlative lawyer and counsellor, and someone you can depend on in the most difficult circumstances for the most excellent advice.

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    • Glen works super hard and is really thoughtful. He can manage a complicated matter well when it comes to structural and factual complexity.

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    • Glen is particularly good in assessing how to approach the situation.

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    • Glen is absolutely brilliant and incredibly empathetic.

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  • Kelly T Currie
    Kelly T Currie

    Kelly T Currie

    Kelly Currie served as the Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He brings a wealth of expertise handling all manner of domestic and cross-border criminal proceedings, as well as government and internal investigations.

    • Kelly is an outstanding partner to his clients. He understands their challenges and priorities and he never fails to deliver.

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    • Kelly is a smart, experienced and practical defense attorney who puts his clients at ease.

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    • Kelly’s knowledge of federal criminal practice is valuable and his responsiveness to client concerns and questions sets him apart.

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  • Anand Sithian
    Anand Sithian

    Anand Sithian

    Anand Sithian represents a broad client base of public companies, executives and boards in complex regulatory and enforcement proceedings.

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  • Lisa Nicole Umans
    Lisa Nicole Umans

    Lisa Nicole Umans

    Lisa Umans represents major corporations, and their executives, in significant internal investigations and government inquiries.

    • Lisa is sophisticated and detailed.

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    • She is an incredibly hard-working and stellar lawyer.

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