Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
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+1 312 609 7500Chambers Review
Vedder Price PC is a strong litigation firm with deep knowledge and expertise in regulatory investigations and white-collar litigation. Possesses experience handling disputes involving financial institutions, accounting firms and broker-dealers, with a growing practice in healthcare. Particularly adept at handling individual representations. Also counsels clients on compliance matters. Regularly acts on large scale internal investigations, as well as handling FCPA matters and allegations of bribery and corruption.
Work Highlights
- Vedder Price PC represented Mark Wogsland, a former accounting director, in a three-week federal criminal jury trial in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin concerning allegations of conspiracy, securities fraud, wire fraud, insider trading, misstatements and accounting issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has experts in many fields and often brings people in from different areas to handle various issues that arise."
"Vedder Price has the horsepower necessary to sift through hundreds of thousands of documents to get key evidence needed for a successful defense."
"The team is deep and broad, always willing to hop on a call or go the extra mile to make sure all details are covered."
"The firm has experts in many fields and often brings people in from different areas to handle various issues that arise."
"Vedder Price has the horsepower necessary to sift through hundreds of thousands of documents to get key evidence needed for a successful defense."
"The team is deep and broad, always willing to hop on a call or go the extra mile to make sure all details are covered."
Notable Practitioners
Junaid Zubairi is particularly adept at handling DOJ and SEC investigations into a range of allegations, as well as advising on subsequent litigation.
"He is effective in communicating and advocating for clients."
"Junaid is excellent."
"He is plugged in on the market and has strong connections with others in the field and regulators."
"He is super smart, practical, pragmatic and easy to work with."
Ryan Hedges is regularly retained to handle SEC investigations, False Claims Act litigation and fraud causes, focusing particularly on those involving financial services and pharmaceutical clients.