Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Ranked Individuals
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Debevoise & Plimpton has strength in white-collar and corporate crime, media and intellectual property and financial services. Its attorneys bring experience from key positions in government and regulatory bodies, making them excellent advisers for internal or external investigations.
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Debevoise & Plimpton represented the City of Chicago and its mayor in an investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform into so-called 'sanctuary cities'.
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It is rare to find a group that so consistently understands every dimension of an enterprise-threatening issue. Debevoise & Plimpton have massive litigation chops, and deep, nuanced and stellar government and regulatory inquiry-focussed capabilities.
The Debevoise & Plimpton team demonstrates superb judgement, client service, case preparation and attention to detail. They can handle any matter regardless of its complexity. From the most junior to the most senior lawyer, the talent of this firm is extraordinary.
It is impeccable strategic counsel, incredible ease collaborating with their partners, true teamwork between us and them. It's the best, most collaborative legal team I've worked with.
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Former SEC chair Mary Jo White is senior chair of Debevoise & Plimpton and head of its strategic crisis response and solutions group. She brings vast experience handling white-collar criminal and civil cases to advising clients on government investigations and other major matters.
Mary Jo White is well-respected in the legal field. If something is happening someone will always say, 'have you talked to Mary Jo White about this?'
Mary Jo White is a fantastic lawyer with a great reputation.
Luke Dembosky brings a lot of expertise to this space and has a terrific bedside manner during high-stress events. The fact that we had him in our corner was a net positive.
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