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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
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Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC represented former CFO of FAT Brands, Rebecca Hershinger, in a federal indictment and a companion SEC civil complaint concerning allegations of securities fraud.
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They have outstanding client service and knowledge of client needs.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAThe white-collar department is best-in-class in providing clear-eyed guidance and drawing on the unique expertise of its partners.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAThe team's communication is clear, concise and appropriate for both legal and business teams.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAThe lawyers I work with care deeply about their clients and are fully committed to getting the best results possible.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Peter Chavkin
Peter Chavkin is distinguished by his representation of individuals in complex regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings, often advising in relation to allegations of fraud, corruption and other healthcare-related charges. Peter is an extremely thoughtful attorney who can really provide objective and applicable game plans, which lead to efficient and fair solutions to legal disputes.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAPeter goes above and beyond in ensuring that his clients feel supported throughout a proceeding.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAPeter is a truly gifted advocate with a broad depth of knowledge and experience.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAPeter is decisive, respectful, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHe is incredibly sharp, has great strategy and is very hard-working. Anyone who works with Peter is lucky.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 David Siegal
David Siegal frequently represents high-profile individuals, such as politicians, financiers and media giants, in complex white-collar criminal proceedings. He is a true hard worker who will put in the work that is needed to protect his clients.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSADavid is a wonderful and creative lawyer who takes his client's faith to heart.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHe is a very strategic and strong litigator.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSADavid is tenacious and highly strategic, with an ability to distil complex issues down to their core very quickly.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSADavid is an incredibly committed lawyer.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 Jason P.W. Halperin
Jason Halperin represents both individuals and organizations under government investigation. He frequently handles matters involving a wide range of allegations, including corruption and fraud. He has excellent courtroom presence.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAJason is the kind of attorney who brings sound judgment, is calm under pressure and has a collaborative approach which makes him truly invaluable.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAJason always goes above and beyond my expectations. His professionalism is only matched by his compassion and understanding.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHe has strategic insight and is able to think when to press an issue in front of the court and when not to.
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Ranked Individuals at Mintz (3)
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Peter Chavkin
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Massachusetts
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