About

Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations (GEDI) practice represents companies, boards of directors, and individuals in matters adverse to the government. Our practice group has been a leader in trials, internal investigations, enforcement defense, and compliance for decades. This long tenure has generated deep knowledge, respect from regulators and prosecutors, and favorable results for our clients. For many years, our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers in Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, False Claims Act, and General Commercial Litigation. In the Chambers 2023 guide, our attorneys were ranked both in their respective states and nationally. In the event of a government enforcement action, our lawyers bring exceptional, long-practiced talent to bear on the response, providing business-driven solutions that measure risk and reward, and consider both cost and benefit. Our team also manages internal investigations effectively and designs programs that are pragmatic and tailored to the client’s actual risk profile. The strength of our experiences, depth of our bench, and broad national and global reach, give our litigators an advantage over other government investigation and trial teams.


Experience


  • Criminal Antitrust
  • Criminal Health Care Fraud
  • Environmental, Social, & Governance
  • False Claims Act
  • International Trade and National Security
  • Public Corruption
  • Securities Fraud


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Florida

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP houses a solid team with significant capability representing clients in complex white-collar investigations and litigation. The group frequently advise individuals and companies in FCA cases, with a particular focus in the healthcare industry. The firm also enjoys a reputation for handling public corruption, antitrust and compliance matters.

Work Highlights

  • Foley & Lardner LLP represented Delaware Life Insurance Company in a data breach class action stemming from a ransomware attack that allegedly compromised certain personal information.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Jason Mehta
3
Jason Mehta
3
Band 3
Jason Mehta frequently counsels clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and healthcare. He advises on investigations and other proceedings, with a particular focus on False Claims Act cases.

He is an exceptional attorney and is attentive to clients.

Vanessa Johannes
3
Vanessa Johannes
3
Band 3

Vanessa Johannes is highly regarded for her expertise in white-collar criminal defense with notable strengths in litigation. She offers particular experience in matters concerning fraud, money laundering and human trafficking.

Vanessa has tremendous experience.

Vanessa has a strong government enforcement practice and has a tremendous amount of trial experience.

Ranked Lawyers at
Foley & Lardner LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Florida

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Jason Mehta
3
Jason Mehta
3
Band 3
Vanessa Johannes
3
Vanessa Johannes
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP