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

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers LLP fields a well-respected litigation team regularly retained by giant pharmaceutical corporates and other companies. Draws on impressive experience in handling large-scale opioid litigation, as well as handling independent and government investigations.

Work Highlights

  • O’Melveny & Myers LLP represented Archegos’s former Chief Compliance Officer and another Compliance Officer in connection with investigations by the SDNY, SEC and CFTC.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David N Kelley
2
David N Kelley
2
Band 2
David Kelley is frequently called on to handle high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations and offers additional expertise conducting sensitive internal investigations.

David's knowledge and experience is unrivaled. He listens intently, picks things up quickly and communicates effectively. He is a terrific strategic thinker and takes time to understand your aims.

David is a tremendous talent and a force of nature.

David is a strong voice both in and outside the courtroom.

David's experience, practicality and work ethic make him the ideal counsel.

Mark A Racanelli
3
Mark A Racanelli
3
Band 3
Mark Racanelli undertakes an array of criminal defense work, frequently advising on regulatory investigations and representing individuals at criminal trial.

Mark is very knowledgeable about the white-collar area.

Mark is excellent.

Mark Racanelli is smart, thoughtful and creative in white-collar.

Every client should want Mark guiding them through their most difficult challenges. He works tirelessly and effectively to get excellent results.

Howard E Heiss
4
Howard E Heiss
4
Band 4
Howard Heiss is a seasoned white-collar practitioner with expertise handling a broad range of criminal proceedings and investigations, including criminal trials.

Howard Heiss is a very practical lawyer.

Andrew Geist
5
Andrew Geist
5
Band 5

Andrew Geist has experience representing public companies, firms and individuals in the financial services sector. He advises his clients in investigations and litigation relating to a wide variety of matters, including financial reporting and insider trading. He is also adept at handling internal investigations.

Andy is excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable and always goes an extra mile.

Andrew Geist has strong knowledge and is phenomenal at spotting creative ideas.

Rebecca Mermelstein
U
Rebecca Mermelstein
U
Up and Coming

Rebecca Mermelstein draws on her experience as a former Assistant US Attorney in the US Attorney’s Office for the SDNY to represent her clients in investigations, including grand jury investigations and cross-border matters involving domestic and worldwide regulatory bodies.

Rebecca has done an incredible job.

Rebecca is a smart, analytical and tenacious advocate.

Rebecca was exceptional in every way, impressive from start to finish and lovely to work with.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

David N Kelley
2
David N Kelley
2
Band 2
Mark A Racanelli
3
Mark A Racanelli
3
Band 3
Howard E Heiss
4
Howard E Heiss
4
Band 4
Andrew Geist
5
Andrew Geist
5
Band 5
Rebecca Mermelstein
U
Rebecca Mermelstein
U
Up and Coming