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Sidley Austin LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP has a reputable practice with ample litigation capabilities across the gamut of white-collar criminal defense and agency enforcement matters. The practice offers diverse regulatory expertise across a range of sectors such as healthcare, environmental and antitrust law. The team is regularly involved in international investigations concerning the FCPA and other anti-corruption matters. An impressive client list includes financial institutions and leading global corporations, along with their senior management and executives.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin acted as counsel for Cummins Inc. a manufacturer of diesel engines, in resolving investigations carried out by federal and California enforcement agencies.

Strengths

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  • Sidley has strong capabilities, expertise and experience.

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  • The team offered excellent, practical advice with deep knowledge of and expertise in the industry.

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  • Sidley worked hard to understand the business, analyze potential next steps from multiple angles and plot out strengths and weaknesses with each approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Karen A Popp
    Karen A Popp

    Karen A Popp

    Karen Popp is regularly engaged by clients facing major investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, with particular expertise in FCPA matters.

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  • Kristin Graham Koehler
    Kristin Graham Koehler

    Kristin Graham Koehler

    Kristin Graham Koehler is managing partner of Sidley Austin's Washington, DC office. She offers substantial expertise in handling a variety of investigations and criminal proceedings, particularly those involving alleged healthcare fraud and FCPA violations.

    • Kristin is an exceptional attorney with deep domain expertise in the white-collar criminal area.

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    • Kristin has broad expertise as a litigator and advisor. She is clear and concise in her communications and is effective with both legal and business stakeholders.

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  • Kenneth Polite
    Kenneth Polite

    Kenneth Polite

    Kenneth Polite serves as global co-leader of Sidley Austin's white-collar defence and investigations group. He expertly represents corporates and individuals in high-profile government investigations and litigation. Kenneth also advises on crisis management and compliance matters.

    • Kenneth is exceptional, I consider him a sophisticated practitioner.

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  • Lisa Miller
    Lisa Miller

    Lisa Miller

    Lisa Miller brings to bear her extensive expertise as a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ. She is seen frequently advising clients on healthcare fraud, investigations and FCPA matters.

    • Lisa is a rock star, I consider her to be a rising practitioner in the white-collar bar.

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  • Craig Francis Dukin
    Craig Francis Dukin

    Craig Francis Dukin

    Craig Dukin is a well-respected white-collar crime and government investigations practitioner, representing individuals and companies in the USA and abroad in investigations by the DOJ, SEC and other agencies.

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  • Julia G. Mirabella
    Julia G. Mirabella

    Julia G. Mirabella

    Julia Mirabella is building a strong practice in white-collar crime and investigations, which sees her representing leading companies and senior executives in investigations conducted by the DOJ, the SEC and other government agencies.

    • Julia is an outside counsel who gets it. She is smart, digs into details and thinks through things so I don't have to.

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    • Julia is incredibly attentive to her clients. She wants to know your business and the nuances of how strategic decisions are made so that she can provide practical and essential advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (6)

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    Karen A Popp

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    Kristin Graham Koehler

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    Kenneth Polite

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    Lisa Miller

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    Craig Francis Dukin

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    Julia G. Mirabella

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