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Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP

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

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Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP

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White collar and investigations matters are inherently delicate, and managing them requires both sensitivity and tenacity. Friedman Kaplan attorneys have the experience, insight, dedication, and discretion to help our clients – from major public companies to individuals – feel at ease through challenging times, confident that their interests and corporate reputations are being well protected.

Led by former prosecutors, our team understands matters from the enforcement perspective and can confront the government confidently and aggressively when needed. In each case, Friedman Kaplan crafts a response and strategy based on a comprehensive understanding of each client’s business or individual circumstances, aiming to address not only the client’s legal issues, but also business, operational, and reputational concerns, in an attempt to achieve an outcome that best fits the client’s interests and objectives.

We represent domestic and foreign corporations, boards of directors, special committees, as well as individuals in criminal and regulatory enforcement proceedings, from investigation through to hearings, trials, and appeals. We have an established record of navigating challenging matters, whether in high-profile investigations or parallel criminal, regulatory, and civil proceedings.

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP is a respected East Coast firm that counts educational institutions, media organizations and financial services firms among its broad client base. Sought out by individual clients facing allegations of money laundering, healthcare fraud and insider trading, among other things. Notable experience conducting sensitive internal investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP represented the former CFO of Archegos through a sentencing and restitution process, following its representation of him in a market manipulation and fraud prosecution by

    the US Attorney’s Office for the SDNY.

Strengths

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  • They are incredibly sophisticated.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The Friedman Kaplan team showed amazing creativity and strategic vision.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Friedman Kaplan lawyers are relationship-driven, responsive and persuasive advocates for their clients.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mary Mulligan
    Band 1Mary Mulligan

    Mary Mulligan

    Mary Mulligan handles the full range of white-collar defense work, having represented clients accused of a broad array of criminal allegations, including various types of fraud, criminal tax and FCA violations. She is co-head of the firm's white-collar practice.

    • Mary has decades of experience and this shows in the courtroom.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Mary is really smart, thoughtful and thinks about long-term consequences.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Mary is very creative and strategic.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Band 2Eric Corngold
    Band 2Eric Corngold

    Eric Corngold

    Eric Corngold is co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, and is a seasoned litigator who brings his extensive experience to bear in the defense of companies and their senior employees in criminal investigations and related proceedings.

    • Eric is a very sophisticated, well-respected lawyer with strong credibility with the government.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • He has terrific insight into problems and thinks of solutions that most other lawyers would not.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Eric brings a level of intelligence and creativity that others don't.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Band 4Mala Ahuja Harker
    Band 4Mala Ahuja Harker

    Mala Ahuja Harker

    Mala Ahuja Harker is a distinguished lawyer who acts for clients across a range of industries in white collar litigation. She is strong in regulatory enforcement and civil ligation matters.

    • Mala is savvy litigator.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • It was a pleasure to observe her level of service, sophistication and strategic thinking.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Mala is a great lawyer and strategic thinker.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Her individual advocacy has been outstanding. She knows exactly the right tone and arguments to make to the government, and she is easy to work with.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingTim Haggerty
    Up and ComingTim Haggerty

    Tim Haggerty

    Tim Haggerty is noted for his expert representation of both individuals and corporates in a range of white-collar matters, including FCPA violations and insider trading.

    • Tim is a good strategist and a fantastic team player.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Tim has great experience and judgment in strategizing a defense for his client.

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

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    Mary Mulligan

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