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

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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.


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

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What the Team is Known For

Goodwin draws on the significant expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings of its notable bench of former federal prosecutors and trial lawyers. Also noted for its expert corporate governance practice and strength in handling internal investigations. Experience representing clients under investigation by bodies such as the DOJ and SEC, as well as foreign regulators. Counts major financial services firms, nonprofit organizations and logistics companies among its clients.

Work Highlights

  • Goodwin led an audit committee of a multinational public company in a cross-border internal investigation related to a whistle-blower complaint.

Strengths

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Goodwin is highly qualified. The team are very quick to pick up on nuanced and complicated issues.

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Goodwin have a very strong white-collar group.

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Goodwin are a go-to firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard M Strassberg
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Richard M Strassberg
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Richard Strassberg heads the firm's white-collar group and is widely esteemed for his work defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials. His practice extends to external and internal investigations and regulatory proceedings.

Richard is incredibly smart, he is very credible. Clients love him and the bench loves him, he is an extraordinary communicator.

Richard is a stellar white-collar lawyer. He is very experienced and has great judgment.

He is a phenomenal lawyer, particularly as a trial lawyer.

Richard is very experienced, smart and a great strategist in very complex cases.

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William Harrington
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William Harrington
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William Harrington is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors, regularly acting on their behalf in the defense against allegations including fraud, FCA violations and insider trading.

Bill is a very good lawyer.

Bill is recommendable for the most complicated representations and the most complex issues. He understands things quickly and is really good at calibrating to deal with different constituents.

Bill is extremely accessible, smart and organized.

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James D Gatta
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James D Gatta
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As former chief of the criminal division of the Eastern District of New York, James Gatta draws on impressive government experience to represent corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of potential criminal and regulatory issues.

Jim is a zealous advocate and is highly effective.

Jim is so good at helping clients navigate through incredibly complex situations.

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Anne E. Railton
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Anne E. Railton
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Anne Railton comes recommended for her impressive experience representing significant corporate clients under criminal investigation for alleged tax fraud, as well as other financial crimes.

Anne is really great with clients and she is a good collaborator.

Anne is really talented.

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Richard M Strassberg
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Richard M Strassberg
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William Harrington
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William Harrington
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James D Gatta
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James D Gatta
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Anne E. Railton
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Anne E. Railton
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