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Williams & Connolly LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Williams & Connolly LLP

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

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Williams & Connolly is a top-flight DC firm and litigation powerhouse with a legacy of excellence in contentious civil and criminal matters. The deep and dynamic bench of talented litigators is consistently involved in the most sensitive white-collar cases along with major commercial disputes and securities litigation. The practice offers top-drawer advice and masterful trial expertise to an enviable list of clients that includes a whole host of high-profile individuals, as well as multinational companies, global financial institutions and media organisations. The team has recognized strength in litigating complex cross-border disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Williams & Connolly represented Turkiye Halk Bankasi in defense against accusations of fraud and violations of the IEPPA.

Strengths

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  • The team has tremendous, hugely talented trial lawyers.

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  • The best of the best when it comes to investigation strategy, with the ideal mix of judgment and unyielding zealousness.

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  • Williams & Connolly is the gold standard in the US, without doubt, in the corporate bet the company work.

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  • Williams & Connolly is a strong advocate for its clients. The team is always prepared, has a ton of credibility and is very much at the top of the game. The team is on the shortest of shortlists.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBrendan V. Sullivan Jr.
    Senior StatespeopleBrendan V. Sullivan Jr.

    Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.

    Brendan Sullivan is widely considered one of the most accomplished white-collar practitioners of his era, and continues to act in major criminal proceedings for both individuals and companies. His vast experience includes acting as lead defense counsel in numerous high-profile trials involving public corruption and political scandals.

    • Brendan is a tremendous, hugely talented trial lawyer.

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  • Band 1David M. Zinn
    Band 1David M. Zinn

    David M. Zinn

    David Zinn co-chairs Williams & Connolly's criminal defense group, which sees him frequently called upon by senior executives and prominent corporations to defend investigations and related criminal proceedings in connection with a broad range of white-collar allegations.

    • David is a phenomenal lawyer, a true litigator with a skillset that runs the gamut. He is incredibly bright and is very good working with both clients and co-counsel on matters.

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    • David is a forceful advocate. He is one of the natural fighters and is not afraid to go to the mat for clients in the right circumstances.

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    • He is immensely competent and ridiculously client focused.

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  • Band 1Lance A. Wade
    Band 1Lance A. Wade

    Lance A. Wade

    Lance Wade as co-chair of Williams & Connolly’s criminal defense and government investigations practice group, wins plaudits for his sophisticated white-collar practice, regularly handling investigations and litigation for public and private companies, law firms and prominent individuals.

    • Lance is an organized and dogged trial lawyer, he knows exactly where he is going and he won't get deterred, he gets it done.

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  • Band 1Tobin J. Romero
    Band 1Tobin J. Romero

    Tobin J. Romero

    Tobin Romero maintains a broad practice, which regularly sees him handling domestic and cross-border proceedings involving allegations including public corruption, fraud and money laundering.

    • Tobin is such an impressive lawyer with incredible instincts and is a brilliant strategist, supremely experienced in white collar defense.

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    • Tobin elevates a room with his intellect and experience.

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  • Band 2Kevin M. Downey
    Band 2Kevin M. Downey

    Kevin M. Downey

    Kevin Downey is an experienced white-collar defense attorney at Williams & Connolly with expertise across a broad range of complex matters, including congressional investigations, high-profile criminal trials and regulatory proceedings.

    • Kevin is extremely smart and very good with enforcement regimes.

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  • Band 3Robert M. Cary
    Band 3Robert M. Cary

    Robert M. Cary

    Robert Cary offers notable experience in defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials, and has further expertise in handling complex investigations and regulatory proceedings. He is rated highly by his peers for his assertive, resolute approach to courtroom advocacy.

    • If I have a real headscratcher of a problem I will call Rob.

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  • Band 4Simon Latcovich
    Band 4Simon Latcovich

    Simon Latcovich

    Simon Latcovich is a Williams & Connolly partner with noted expertise in civil and criminal litigation, as well as internal and government investigations. He has experience in handling fraud, money laundering and sanctions matters.

    • Simon is on my personal shortlist for lawyers I would call for my most important matters, he should be in a dictionary under the word diligent.

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  • Up and ComingKatherine Trefz
    Up and ComingKatherine Trefz

    Katherine Trefz

    Katherine Trefz has a recognized practice in white-collar crime and investigations, representing companies and executives in a range of complex allegations including wire fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations and False Claims Act violations.

  • Up and ComingZachary Warren
    Up and ComingZachary Warren

    Zachary Warren

    Zachary Warren has a recognized up-and-coming practice. He represents companies and individuals in proceedings related to allegations of securities fraud and money laundering, as well as FCPA violations among other complex matters.

    • Zach is outstanding to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Williams & Connolly LLP (9)

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