
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2026 : New York
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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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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.
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They are incredibly sophisticated.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThe Friedman Kaplan team showed amazing creativity and strategic vision.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAFriedman Kaplan lawyers are relationship-driven, responsive and persuasive advocates for their clients.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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 respondentUSAMary is really smart, thoughtful and thinks about long-term consequences.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAMary is very creative and strategic.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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 respondentUSAHe has terrific insight into problems and thinks of solutions that most other lawyers would not.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAEric brings a level of intelligence and creativity that others don't.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
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 respondentUSAIt was a pleasure to observe her level of service, sophistication and strategic thinking.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAMala is a great lawyer and strategic thinker.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAHer 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.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
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 respondentUSATim has great experience and judgment in strategizing a defense for his client.
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Ranked Individuals at Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP (4)
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Eric Corngold
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Tim Haggerty
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Mary Mulligan
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Mala Ahuja Harker
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Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: New Jersey
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