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

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What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is universally recognized as a preeminent litigation firm with first-class expertise across civil and criminal disputes. Houses an enviable bench of outstanding courtroom advocates and regulatory experts who act on market-leading litigation, drawing on strength in industries such as financial services, oil and gas and technology. Frequently retained to handle investigations conducted by bodies such as the DOJ, SEC and CFTC. Dominant regulatory enforcement practice that attracts multinational corporates from a breadth of industries.

Work Highlights

  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represented Northwestern University in a review following public allegations of hazing in

    certain of the school’s athletic programs and the high-profile termination of the head football coach. 

Strengths

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Paul, Weiss understand the true meaning of client service. They jump right into the middle of any legal issue and work diligently on identifying business answers.

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The team are go-to lawyers for very thorny issues. They provide practical and sophisticated advice for complex issues.

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Paul, Weiss is very knowledgeable about DOJ approaches and is able to recommend practical advice.

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Paul, Weiss have a deep well of talent from senior partners to more junior team members. They excel at complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michele Hirshman
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Michele Hirshman
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Senior Statespeople
Michele Hirshman operates a widely respected practice representing major corporations from a variety of industry sectors in high-stakes government and regulatory investigations.

Michele is a phenomenal lawyer.

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Theodore V Wells Jr
Theodore V Wells Jr
Star Individuals
Theodore Wells is widely recognized as one of the country's most prominent criminal trial attorneys. He boasts an enviable record of success in high-stakes criminal proceedings for market-leading clients.

He is a generational star and one of the best lawyers in the country.

Inside of the courtroom, he is best in class.

He is a superstar. He's one of the greatest, best trial lawyers of all time.

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Loretta E Lynch
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Loretta E Lynch
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Former Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch is commended for her expert crisis management skills. Her experience includes criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory concerns.

Loretta is very good. She is a fine trial lawyer.

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Lorin L Reisner
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Lorin L Reisner
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Lorin Reisner offers impressive experience in leading government positions. He handles a wide range of criminal proceedings for major corporate clients.

Lorin has a stellar rapport across the industry. He is a very effective, calming presence in these intense environments and navigates them very well.

Lorin is a really experienced lawyer.

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Roberto Finzi
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Roberto Finzi
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Roberto Finzi handles an impressive range of mandates, including major domestic and international investigations by the DOJ and regulatory bodies.

Roberto is really good on his feet. He is well prepared and his work product is stellar. He is a top-notch lawyer.

Roberto is an excellent lawyer, with depth and breadth of knowledge.

Roberto is superb. Roberto is a dynamo thanks to his whip-smart intellect and ability to focus on broader strategic issues. He is able to win over the trust and confidence of regulators as well.

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Richard C. Tarlowe
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Richard C. Tarlowe
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Richard Tarlowe is recommended for his work defending companies and high-level employees facing a broad array of criminal and regulatory issues, regularly handling matters involving allegations of financial fraud, corruption and tax violation.

Richard Tarlowe is super on strategy issues and case management. He thinks big picture and small picture. He is the total package and brilliant to work with.

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Harris Fischman
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Harris Fischman
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Harris Fischman expertly defends clients in white-collar investigations concerning a wide range of issues such as financial reporting and short selling.

Harris has tremendous judgment and cuts through to the heart of the matter. He is a smart, effective and diligent lawyer.

Harris Fischman is terrific.

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Michele Hirshman
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Michele Hirshman
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Theodore V Wells Jr
Theodore V Wells Jr
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Loretta E Lynch
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Loretta E Lynch
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Lorin L Reisner
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Lorin L Reisner
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Roberto Finzi
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Roberto Finzi
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Richard C. Tarlowe
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Richard C. Tarlowe
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Harris Fischman
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Harris Fischman
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