Department profile
Latham & Watkins LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Massachusetts

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP has an impressive bench of seasoned civil and criminal lawyers with extensive trial expertise. The firm is well regarded for IP, mass tort and product liability litigation. Sector experience covers tobacco, education, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, among others.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised American Airlines in connection with a review initiated by the Department of Transportation to examine the fairness, transparency, predictability and competitiveness of airlines’ rewards programs.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Latham is great for heavy-hitting issues. The team is who you want on your side. The attorneys are reliable, give great confidence and understand our business very well.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • The lawyers at Latham are incredibly intelligent on complex issues. They are very responsive and good client communicators.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • The Latham team is my go-to for complex issues. It brings attorneys with extremely relevant prior experience in government. They stay up-to-date on all legal changes and nuances and are extremely responsive.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • Latham & Watkins has a very deep stable of experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected attorneys.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2William 'BJ' Trach
    Band 2William 'BJ' Trach

    William 'BJ' Trach

    William "BJ" Trach is an experienced trial lawyer highlighted for his deft representation of corporates and individuals in complex investigations and litigation. He regularly handles securities fraud, money-laundering and identity theft cases.

    • BJ is an impressive trial lawyer.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • BJ is incredibly smart and hard-working. He is calm and collected.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • BJ Trach is an excellent writer and even better on his feet before judges, juries and appellate panels.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • BJ is a very thoughtful and supportive business partner.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • Band 4David Tolley
    Band 4David Tolley

    David Tolley

    David Tolley has a notable practice defending clients involved in healthcare fraud allegations.

    • David is really collaborative in trying to reach solutions to accomplish objectives.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • David is my go-to source for complex questions. He is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and reasonable.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • David is a great resource.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • David has great poise.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • David's understanding of our business is commendable. He is so responsive and gives us so much confidence and value.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (2)

Massachusetts

  • Profile image of William 'BJ' Trach

    William 'BJ' Trach

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

    View profile
  • Profile image of David Tolley

    David Tolley

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

    View profile

Latham & Watkins LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership