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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a market-leading commercial litigation practice characterized by exceptional bench strength and breadth of expertise. It also possesses expert strength in white-collar crime, with particular renown for its FCPA practice, and a sophisticated securities offering. The team maintains an excellent reputation for advising a range of prominent clients on high-stakes regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings. It represents clients from a variety of sectors, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Acadia Healthcare in parallel investigations by the DOJ, SEC and multiple state and federal agencies regarding the company’s admissions, length of stay and billing practices.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Filip
Mark Filip
Star Individuals
Mark Filip is a much-esteemed litigator with impressive depth of expertise in both commercial disputes and white-collar criminal investigations. His top-notch practice includes recent experience in securities fraud claims, bankruptcy disputes and DOJ investigations, as well as defending against suits brought under the False Claims Act.

Mark is just a brilliant tactician. He has a deep understanding of the courts, regulatory bodies and government apparatus. He is a brilliant counsellor and in a unique position to predict results and speak truth to his clients.

Mark is a former deputy attorney general. He is a true powerhouse.

Mark is razor sharp. He is at the top of the top and a great leader of the bar.

John Lausch
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John Lausch
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John Lausch draws on his former experience as federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies and individuals facing white-collar investigations and litigation. John has particular strength in advising on FCPA violations, healthcare fraud and environmental crimes.

John is top of the list for white-collar defense. He has the experience and national respect.

John is an outstanding lawyer with great leadership qualities who impresses everyone involved in a matter.

Asheesh Goel
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Asheesh Goel
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Asheesh Goel frequently counsels corporate clients on anticorruption and AML mandates, as well as advising on cross-border regulatory investigations into bribery and fraudulent behavior.

Asheesh is very skilled at navigating complex litigation.

Asheesh is a go-to in a corporate crisis situation.

Asheesh has a great legal mind yet thinks like an elite strategy consulting team. He is quick and understands his clients' underlying businesses, priorities and critical issues.

Mark Schneider
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Mark Schneider
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Mark Schneider is a go-to attorney for clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and financial services facing criminal investigations and parallel civil proceedings, and draws on experience in trials and appeals.

Mark has very good judgment in very complex interactions with government drawing on his prosecution experience.

Mark is an exceptional attorney. He is very smart and thoughtful.

Mark is an outstanding lawyer.

Kim Nemirow
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Kim Nemirow
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Kim Nemirow is recommended for her adept representation of major companies in complex DOJ and SEC investigations. She also has a notable FCPA practice.

Kim's ability to disarm folks when speaking about sensitive subjects is second-to-none. She is a true asset.

Kim is everything one wants in a lawyer. She is brilliant, collaborative and a strategic thinker.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Mark Filip
Mark Filip
Star Individuals
John Lausch
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John Lausch
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Asheesh Goel
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Asheesh Goel
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Mark Schneider
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Mark Schneider
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Kim Nemirow
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Kim Nemirow
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