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

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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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.
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Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.
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Senior Statespeople

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.

David M. Zinn
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David M. Zinn
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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.

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.

He is immensely competent and ridiculously client focused.

Lance A. Wade
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Lance A. Wade
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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.

Tobin J. Romero
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Tobin J. Romero
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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.

Tobin elevates a room with his intellect and experience.

Kevin M. Downey
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Kevin M. Downey
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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.

Robert M. Cary
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Robert M. Cary
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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.

Simon Latcovich
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Simon Latcovich
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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.

Katherine Trefz
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Katherine Trefz
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Up and Coming

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.

Zachary Warren
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Zachary Warren
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Up and Coming

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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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.
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Brendan V. Sullivan Jr.
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Senior Statespeople
David M. Zinn
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David M. Zinn
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Lance A. Wade
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Lance A. Wade
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Tobin J. Romero
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Tobin J. Romero
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Kevin M. Downey
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Kevin M. Downey
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Robert M. Cary
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Robert M. Cary
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Simon Latcovich
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Simon Latcovich
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Katherine Trefz
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Katherine Trefz
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Up and Coming
Zachary Warren
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Zachary Warren
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Up and Coming