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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has a well-respected team of attorneys experienced in defending clients against a range of financial crimes, including allegations of insider trading, antitrust violations and wire fraud. Expertise also extends to the handling of large-scale domestic and cross-border investigations involving parallel authorities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP represented Ruthia He, co-founder and former CEO of Done, in a federal criminal prosecution alleging controlled-substances conspiracy and healthcare fraud violations.

Strengths

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  • Willkie is excellent in dealing with regulatory compliance matters and investigations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Schachter
    Michael Schachter

    Michael Schachter

    Michael Schachter is particularly noted for his sophisticated defense of individual clients in high-stakes criminal proceedings. He offers further expertise in the representation of corporations and financial services companies.

    • Michael is the leading practitioner at the Bar. He is super smart and has really good judgment.

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    • Michael is a very practical and effective trial lawyer.

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  • Casey Donnelly
    Casey Donnelly

    Casey Donnelly

    Casey Donnelly is noted for her representation of both individuals and corporations in white-collar investigations. She regularly handles cases involving political corruption, record-keeping and tax fraud.

    • She is very detail-oriented and has great judgment.

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    • Casey is very smart, hard-working and an all-around excellent lawyer.

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    • Casey is able to synthesize large amounts of information and understand the details.

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    • She is an absolute master of the facts and a joy to work with.

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    Michael Schachter

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    Casey Donnelly

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