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Paul Hastings LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Paul Hastings LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP has an experienced and growing white-collar team noted for its capabilities in FCPA, sanctions, antitrust and trading investigations. The practice consists of experts tackling all manner of fraud allegations relating to financial matters, including securities, accounting and tax. It regularly represents national and global financial institutions, along with individual executives, traders and officers, facing significant criminal allegations. The attorneys frequently act for clients facing allegations of corruption in highly regulated industries, including major petrochemical, technology and pharmaceutical companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings represented SAP SE in a case before the DOJ and SEC in connection with FCPA violations in Asia and Africa.

Strengths

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  • The white-collar and government investigations practice at Paul Hastings is distinguished by its exceptionally high level of strategic sophistication, depth of government experience, and steady, results-driven execution.

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  • If you have any matter of serious complexity, they are fantastic. The more complicated, existential or challenging the issue then they are a go-to firm.

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  • Paul Hastings was thoughtful, creative and understood both the case and the subject matter inside out.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsRobert Luskin
    Star IndividualsRobert Luskin

    Robert Luskin

    Robert Luskin is a partner at Paul Hastings based in its Washington, DC office. He wins widespread acclaim for his top of the market representation of major international corporations in complex investigations by US governmental and regulatory bodies.

    • Bob has a gigantic intellect; he can grasp the most complex situations easily.

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    • Robert is a brilliant attorney who is a go to for clients to resolve their most pressing matters.

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    • Robert is such an expert in his field, he knows the law and the people inside out. He is very knowledgeable and eloquent. Someone that you want to rely on in difficult compliance matters.

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  • Band 2Kwame Manley
    Band 2Kwame Manley

    Kwame Manley

    Kwame Manley is the global co-chair of the litigation department at Paul Hastings. His accolades include impressive experience across a range of mandates, including FCPA and sanctions violations, as well as representing individual clients in high-profile investigations.

    • Kwame has handled some very complex matters in recent years and had an astute understanding of the needs and wants of the client and the expectations of enforcement agencies.

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    • Kwame is really good at understanding how to speak to senior management and apprise them of options available.

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  • Band 3Bradley Bondi
    Band 3Bradley Bondi

    Bradley Bondi

    Bradley Bondi co-chairs the white-collar and government investigations group. He is well regarded for his expert defense of complex white-collar criminal cases.

    • As an advocate, Brad stands apart. He is a master not only of the science, but also the art of truly great lawyering.

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    • Without a doubt, Brad commands the room and settles for nothing but victory. When Brad is in your corner, he provides a sense of reassurance that I cannot quantify.

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    • I could not be more grateful for Brad, he is exceptionally skilled, principled and unshakeable in his defense of what is right.

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  • Band 5John S. (Jay) Darden
    Band 5John S. (Jay) Darden

    John S. (Jay) Darden

    Jay Darden is recognized for his expertise in white-collar crime and government investigations, representing a wide variety of clients in matters relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

    • He is a superb lawyer who is excellent in FCPA cases as well as in fraud and more traditional types of white-collar cases.

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