About

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Sheppard Mullin’s White Collar Defense and Investigations team in Texas is recognized for our deep experience, aggressive advocacy and significant industry knowledge. Our attorneys, many with backgrounds in the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Attorney’s Offices, bring years of insight to defend businesses and individuals in high-stakes government investigations and prosecutions.

We stand out for our objective and strategic fact-finding, conducting hundreds of internal and independent investigations for audit committees and boards. Our nationwide team of seasoned trial lawyers have handled hundreds of jury trials and administrative proceedings.

Our Texas-based team delivers comprehensive services across all stages of white collar matters, including:

    • Defense against a broad spectrum of allegations such as antitrust, cybercrime, False Claims Act, FCPA, healthcare and securities fraud, tax and money laundering
    • Guidance during grand jury investigations, subpoena response and compliance proceedings
    • Regulatory compliance, program design and preventative counseling for clients across healthcare, financial services, government contracting, energy, high tech, life sciences and more

We protect our clients’ reputations with swift, strategic action and have a proven track record of minimizing negative public relations impact. Our team also regularly authors thought leadership, reflecting our depth and market presence.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP fields a significant white-collar team noted for its expert representation of individuals and corporations in high-stakes government investigations and enforcement proceedings. The firm handles a broad range of white-collar matters, including healthcare fraud, FCA claims and FCPA violations.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Petar Mihaylov, a foreign businessman living in Bulgaria, in connection with parallel criminal and civil matters in the USA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bill Mateja
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Bill Mateja
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Bill Mateja represents clients in government investigations as well as civil and criminal litigation, and is particularly adept in areas including healthcare fraud and securities enforcement.

He has sound legal knowledge coupled with an understanding of the needs of a business to operate.

Bill is extremely responsible and strategic on matters.

He is a skilled advocate for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom.

Gene Besen
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Gene Besen
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Gene Besen is a strong performer in a wide variety of trials and investigations, including those involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and kickbacks.
Elisha Kobre
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Elisha Kobre
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Elisha Kobre leverages his experience as a federal prosecutor to advise clients, including high-level executives, on an array of financial fraud allegations.

Elisha is extremely intelligent and really excellent on legal issues. He keeps abreast of all the legal developments and is a creative lawyer.

I am very impressed with Elisha's exceptional service. His responsiveness and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly have been invaluable.

Elisha is a genuine, smart and creative lawyer. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get into the facts. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and he really cares.

Elisha is a fantastic lawyer. He is wicked smart, has an in-depth understanding of federal criminal organisations and digs into all types of issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Bill Mateja
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Bill Mateja
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Gene Besen
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Gene Besen
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Elisha Kobre
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Elisha Kobre
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