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Jackson Walker LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Jackson Walker LLP

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Jackson Walker's Investigations & White Collar Defense team includes accomplished former prosecutors strategically positioned throughout Texas in the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio offices. Our attorneys leverage their extensive experience on both sides of the aisle, providing comprehensive counsel to clients facing state and federal enforcement, fraud, antitrust, securities, sanctions, and healthcare issues.

Representative Matters

  • Secured a complete dismissal of all charges against a social media influencer accused of participating in a multimillion-dollar securities fraud scheme.
  • Representation of an internationally known celebrity in ongoing negotiations concerning a multimillion-dollar federal criminal judgment.
  • Secured the dismissal of charges against an Afghan soldier who was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border while attempting to seek asylum.
  • Representation of an entertainment company in an internal investigation after a popular streamer was accused of hiding and downplaying a sexual assault.
  • Representation of a retail pharmacy chain against the Department of Justice Civil Division and the Drug Enforcement Agency Diversion group seeking significant penalties for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
  • Handling a bet-the-company export privileges appeal of a temporary denial order issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This is one of the largest export control cases ever brought in the United States.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP has a diverse white-collar practice able to advise corporations and individuals in internal investigations and large enforcement actions. The team provides critical advice to those in the healthcare and biosciences fields, as well as the education and energy industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Jackson Walker represented Mitchell Hennessey in a Fifth Circuit appeal by the U.S. Department of Justice, challenging the dismissal of the indictment charging Mitchell Hennessey with securities fraud.

Strengths

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  • The broader Jackson Walker team provided remarkable support throughout my case.

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  • Jackson Walker is a top-tier firm, with a reputation for competently handling high-profile white-collar matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jennifer S Freel
    Band 2Jennifer S Freel

    Jennifer S Freel

    Jennifer Freel frequently assists clients with government and internal investigations as well as civil disputes.
    • Jennifer is very good at criminal investigations.

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  • Band 3Erica Benites Giese
    Band 3Erica Benites Giese

    Erica Benites Giese

    Erica Benites Giese is noted for her strong performance in white-collar investigations and trials. She has built an impressive practice representing clients in matters ranging from healthcare fraud to bank fraud and government contracts fraud.

    • She's brilliant and good for federal criminal practice.

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  • Band 4Laura Cordova
    Band 4Laura Cordova

    Laura Cordova

    Laura Cordova is a formidable trial attorney. She is effective in advising clients in federal criminal enforcement actions, with a particular strength in healthcare fraud.

    • Laura is brilliant, strategic, and always thinking five steps ahead.

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Ranked Individuals at Jackson Walker LLP (3)

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    Jennifer S Freel

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    Erica Benites Giese

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Laura Cordova

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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