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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented two former Silicon Valley Bank executives in investigations and litigation arising from the bank's failure in 2023.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a great firm. The white-collar practice always provides top-notch service.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThey distinguish themselves for being responsive and for providing pragmatic advice.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Koren Bell
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKoren is a gifted oral advocate and strategist.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKoren 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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKoren is a phenomenal trial lawyer. She is hard-working, super smart, very well respected and feared by opponents.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKoren 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.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Michael Li-Ming Wong
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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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2)
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Koren Bell
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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