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Sidley Austin LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : California


Sidley Austin LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin's team demonstrates exceptional quality in litigating high profile enforcement matters and securing the closure of government proceedings, acting on behalf of both major corporates and individual clients. The firm is regularly turned to for its excellence in highly regulated fields, including securities, healthcare and defense contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in a California Attorney General’s investigation into allegations of potential fraud in

    connection with the recyclability of plastics and other matters.

Strengths

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  • The team at Sidley Austin has creative ideas. They are knowledgeable and experienced.

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  • The Sidley Austin team is truly top-notch; very responsive and wise and prudent in advising on how to handle sensitive matters, with tremendous depth of experience in complex issues.

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  • Sidley Austin's attorneys are extremely knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and well networked. They are good at flagging risks we do not think about.

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  • The attorneys on the team have tremendous experience, are highly intelligent and have great judgment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dave Anderson
    Band 1Dave Anderson

    Dave Anderson

    Dave Anderson is a former US Attorney who brings a wealth of expertise and experience to bear in white-collar criminal defense to clients in industries including financial services, healthcare and technology.
    • Dave is one of the finest lawyers in the country.

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    • Dave has all the gears. He is an excellent litigator and negotiator, a great navigator through a crisis and provides a steady hand. He has a calming, almost magical presence on cases. He is the greatest practitioner.

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    • Dave is the smartest and friendliest white-collar partner I've ever met. He is able to make complex issues simple, see the common-sense path through the noise and provide advice that navigates clients through some of their toughest days, while somehow keeping the atmosphere light and friendly.

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  • Band 1Douglas A Axel
    Band 1Douglas A Axel

    Douglas A Axel

    Douglas Axel advises clients on a range of white-collar concerns, including fraud, corruption and regulatory actions.
    • Douglas is at the top of this game and is a great lawyer.

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    • Douglas is one of the top white-collar lawyers in the world. He’s an excellent lawyer.

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    • Douglas has the ability to handle the biggest, most high-profile cases and achieve success.

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  • Band 3Ellyce R Cooper
    Band 3Ellyce R Cooper

    Ellyce R Cooper

    Ellyce Cooper focuses her practice on crisis management and regulatory enforcement, as well as advising corporates on internal investigations.
    • Ellyce is very strong. She is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and always willing to listen.

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    • Ellyce Cooper is absolutely fantastic. She is an amazing, trusted adviser to our business. She is always my first call when I have an issue.

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    • Ellyce is a rock star! She is truly a pleasure to work with. She is incredibly smart, transparent and responsive.

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    • Ellyce is always ready to respond, providing an unexpected and beyond-the-norm level of legal support. She is always thinking with her client's business in mind. Her instincts are incredibly solid, and she is the type of team player I would hope to have on any team running into a crisis situation.

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  • Band 4Sheila Armbrust
    Band 4Sheila Armbrust

    Sheila Armbrust

    Sheila Armbrust is frequently called upon by corporate clients and senior executives to handle internal investigations and defend regulatory actions.
    • Sheila is so analytical and thoughtful about strategy and interpersonal dynamics in trials and broader investigations.

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    • Shelia Armbrust is whip-smart. She is calm and steady even in really difficult situations. She is well respected in her field among peers, in a way that is helpful to her clients.

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    • Sheila is amazing; a smart, tough, experienced white-collar professional with an incredibly warm, friendly nature.

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    • Sheila is an amazingly brilliant attorney.

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  • Band 6Kevin Rubino
    Band 6Kevin Rubino

    Kevin Rubino

    Kevin Rubino is sought after by clients for his expertise in handling civil and criminal litigation, with a focus on the representation of technology companies in multi-agency investigations.

    • Kevin is exceptionally brilliant and caring. He brings experience directly related to our case and shows a great affinity for the institution I serve.

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    • Kevin is a terrific lawyer who works tirelessly to advance his clients' interests.

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    • Kevin delivers excellent client service, digs in on facts and is thoughtful in his representation.

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    • Kevin Rubino has valuable government experience and is very smart and practical.

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