Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Farella has a dynamic criminal defense practice, which houses a strong team of attorneys who are well versed in trial work, internal investigations and enforcement proceedings. It demonstrates capabilities in antitrust, trade secrets and RICO matters and routinely provides this expertise to clients in the healthcare, technology and financial sectors.

"There is no question they haven’t been able to figure out and no issue which they haven’t been able to resolve. Their responsiveness, clarity and follow-through have been exceptional."

"Their team was very experienced and up to date with the law in the white-collar arena."

A Farella team defended members of the Sackler family following actions brought by the California Attorney General concerning their alleged role in the opioid crisis.

Douglas Young is an experienced practitioner who demonstrates particular strength in sensitive internal and government investigations. "Doug Young is the godfather of the local white-collar Bar. He's very highly respected in terms of his judgment." "He's wise beyond years and brings a calm, analytical approach to a case. He's able to manage high-pressured situations and see the big picture, even when the wheels are falling off the car. He's cool as a cucumber."

William Keane is held in particularly high esteem for his litigation skills, with a strong track record in defending individual and corporate clients in DOJ and wider regulatory enforcement matters. "He's good at understanding the key facts that regulators and DOJ officials consider in making charging decisions and then effectively arguing for clients."