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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jenner & Block offers clients a dynamic white-collar criminal defense practice, known for its expertise in high-stake trials and investigations. The practice benefits from a deep bench of lawyers with extensive government backgrounds, who represent an array of global companies, leading sports teams and technology companies.

Work Highlights

  • Jenner & Block represented Pat Haden, the former athletic director of USC, in the 'Varsity Blues scandal' concerning high profile admissions fraud.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Reid J Schar
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Reid J Schar
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Band 1
Reid Schar is called on for his in-depth expertise in handling complex investigations matters, including both internal proceedings and those conducted by external agencies, such as the SEC and DOJ. He splits his time between the firm's Chicago and San Francisco offices.

Reid is terrific. He is a top flight strategic thinker, very pragmatic in his approach and understands the big picture.

Reid is considered the best in the city when it comes to white-collar defense, investigations and corporate governance matters.

Reid is an excellent white-collar lawyer and litigator. He is incredibly strategic, very practical and pragmatic about the advice he gives.

Brandon Fox
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Brandon Fox
3
Band 3
Brandon Fox is an experienced and highly regarded trial lawyer who offers a wealth of experience in criminal defense matters. He is well versed in matters involving FCPA, securities fraud and healthcare fraud.

Brandon is an extraordinary litigator.

Brandon is a triple threat lawyer. He is an excellent advocate in the courtroom, has a phenomenal work product and is an incredible strategic thinker.

Brandon is a terrific lawyer. He is very savvy and excellent at trial.

Carolyn Small
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Carolyn Small
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Up and Coming

Carolyn Small draws from a wealth of experience as a former AUSA to advise clients facing a broad array of criminal investigations and enforcement proceedings. She offers notable skills in advising on alleged financial crimes.

Caroline has an excellent reputation. She has a really cool head and is really on top of things.

Carolyn is fantastic. She has deep knowledge of white-collar matters and is very responsive.

Carolyn is a really smart and thoughtful investigator and litigator. She is incredibly detail-oriented and a really good writer.

Jennifer Lee
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Jennifer Lee
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Up and Coming

Jennifer Lee is particularly prized for her experience in defending clients facing SEC proceedings, leveraging her decade of experience in the SEC's enforcement division.

Jennifer understands SEC process. She provides unparalleled client service and is an excellent communicator.

I'm very impressed with Jen. She is extremely thoughtful, really on top of the latest developments and a very pleasant and easygoing team player.

Jen is on top of all of what's going on at the SEC, so she would be a very easy referral for a client with an SEC problem.

She is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers. She is on top of the facts and has a wise and strategic approach. She makes good and sound judgments.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Reid J Schar
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Reid J Schar
1
Band 1
Brandon Fox
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Brandon Fox
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Band 3
Carolyn Small
U
Carolyn Small
U
Up and Coming
Jennifer Lee
U
Jennifer Lee
U
Up and Coming