Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Top-ranked in Chambers Global and USA, Chambers says their sources are full of praise for the team: "…they have a keen perspective, sophistication, deep knowledge and experience in all types of investigations and fraud situations." Our White Collar Defense practice includes criminal trial lawyers who are former prosecutors, public defenders, and independent counsel. Our team has defended clients in over 350 jury trials in jurisdictions around the country. Our clients include global companies, emerging companies, executives and boards at every stage of criminal litigation, including the initial investigation and grand jury process, trial, sentencing, and appeal.

Our clients often face the complicated challenges of simultaneous criminal, civil and regulatory actions involving U.S. and international criminal law and along with action by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies. We rapidly deploy teams to assist clients with the strategic and tactical steps necessary to navigate successfully complex and dangerous governmental enforcement actions. Our clients appreciate our ability to achieve short-term results while anticipating what may lie ahead. We understand how regulators and judges think and how to work with them effectively. Our extensive trial experience means we can think through trial scenarios even as we work with our clients to avoid going to court when that is the best outcome.