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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr offers robust strengths in criminal defense matters, acting for corporate and individual clients in a broad spectrum of SEC and DOJ enforcement actions. The firm draws from a strong pool of litigators in its California offices, supported by a national and international group of disputes lawyers with impressive advocacy skills.

Work Highlights

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented two former Silicon Valley Bank executives in investigations and litigation arising from the bank's failure in 2023.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Koren Bell
3
Koren Bell
3
Band 3
Koren Bell enjoys an excellent reputation for her white-collar criminal defense practice, earning plaudits for her trial and appellate capabilities.

Koren is super smart and thoughtful. She takes on the most complex cases.

Koren is a gifted oral advocate and strategist.

Koren Bell wins cases both on paper and in the courtroom in a way that very few others could. Her creativity, experience, intellect and grit make her a one of the best trial lawyers in the country.

Koren is a phenomenal trial lawyer. She is hard-working, super smart, very well respected and feared by opponents.

Koren is exceptional in her ability to be practical with advice to corporate entities. She moves the ball forward, cuts through all issues and ensures client service is always top-notch.

Michael Li-Ming Wong
5
Michael Li-Ming Wong
5
Band 5

Michael Li-Ming Wong is co-chair of the firm's global white-collar defense practice group. He is a trusted adviser to a range of corporate and individual clients, who turn to him for this skills in navigating complex criminal litigation and investigations.

Michael is an excellent attorney.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Koren Bell
3
Koren Bell
3
Band 3
Michael Li-Ming Wong
5
Michael Li-Ming Wong
5
Band 5