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Kirkland & Ellis

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

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is a global power-house recommended for its broad white-collar offering. The team is regularly called upon by large corporations and high-profile individuals facing a range of allegations including, political corruption, market manipulation and FCPA violations. The firm is also home to an elite group of trial attorneys.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP represented Acadia Healthcare in a multi-agency government investigation regarding the company’s admissions, length of stay and billing practices at certain inpatient psychiatric facilities and billing practices at comprehensive treatment centers.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland has very talented, skilled, strategic thinkers who present very well to the government.

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  • Kirkland provides consistently strong, solutions-oriented counsel.

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  • They are consistently able to bring the law, the facts and the experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jacquelyn Kasulis
    Jacquelyn Kasulis

    Jacquelyn Kasulis

    Jacquelyn Kasulis leverages her extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies, executives and boards of directors in complex white-collar investigations and litigation.

    • Jacquelyn has unparalleled knowledge of how to navigate government investigations.

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    • Jacquelyn is the complete package. She is gets to issues quickly, receives incredible respect and is a great trial lawyer.

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    • Jackie is a very skilled and savvy practitioner who is respected by opposing counsel, judges and executives for her insights and experience.

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  • Bob Allen
    Bob Allen

    Bob Allen

    Robert Allen is noted for his representation of corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.

    • Bob is one of the most thoughtful lawyer in the field.

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    • He is very smart in complicated and fast moving investigations.

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    • He is a brilliant lawyer and tactician.

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    • Bob is extremely knowledgeable, insightful and a very good advocate.

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  • Zachary Brez
    Zachary Brez

    Zachary Brez

    Zachary Brez is recommended for his expert knowledge of the financial industry, regularly counseling clients in antibribery, corruption, sanctions and money laundering cases.

    • Zach has a very client-centric core to him and a tremendous set of skills in the practice of the law.

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    • Zach has great instincts and a great demeanor.

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Ranked Individuals at Kirkland & Ellis (3)

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    Jacquelyn Kasulis

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    Bob Allen

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