Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
About
Provided by Goodwin
Goodwin is considered a stealth powerhouse for those requiring efficient and under the radar resolutions, as well as those needing a more extensive and often public representation in enforcement actions, indictments and civil lawsuits. We have a deep bench of experience conducting internal investigations, defending clients in bet-the-company cases, and are embedded in key sectors including financial services, healthcare and life sciences. We excel at guiding our clients safely through government inquiries. Our lawyers have also successfully defended False Claims Act and whistleblower lawsuits, many of which have involved hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
Goodwin’s White Collar lawyers, including former Assistant U.S. Attorneys and Department of Justice attorneys, have time and time again represented the top executives at the largest Fortune 500 companies in the world, in such industries including financial services, technology, life sciences and healthcare. Goodwin has the knowledge and experience to guide C-suite officers and boards of directors safely through the treacherous terrain of government investigations, internal investigations and securities class actions when one’s personal reputation is at stake.
Chambers Review
Goodwin has an esteemed national practice with particular strength in the firm's New York and Massachusetts offices. Highly experienced in advising on internal investigations as well as handling matters relating to breaches of the False Claims Act and other government investigations. Clients often include entities from the education and technology sectors.
Richard Strassberg is a key contact in New York.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin represented Sam Halper, the CEO and co-owner of skilled nursing facilities, in connection a criminal prosecution by the DOJ for healthcare fraud and related crimes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is immediately responsive."
"The team is outstanding in terms of understanding the law. They are both intelligent and interpersonal."
"The team is immediately responsive."
"The team is outstanding in terms of understanding the law. They are both intelligent and interpersonal."
Members
Provided by Goodwin
Richard Strassberg