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WilmerHale

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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WilmerHale

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale offers their corporate and individual clients a robust white-collar practice. The California team is sought after for their government experience, with particular strengths in handling investigations and requests by various federal regulatory agencies. Clients benefit from sophisticated representation across various sectors, including the financial sector, health care and technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • WilmerHale represented independent directors of Silicon Valley Bank in relation to litigation proceedings, various actions filed in state court, and inquiries conducted by regulatory bodies, federal law enforcement and congressional investigators.

Strengths

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  • The team at WilmerHale is the most responsive I have worked with.

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  • WilmerHale shows outstanding expertise. While the lawyers are very knowledgeable and experienced, they are also patient and take the time to explain the various legal processes to set our expectations.

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  • WilmerHale's attorneys are diligent, highly skilled and very responsive. They know the law well and effectively leverage their experience and relationships with government regulators.

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  • Apart from excellent legal expertise, the Wilmer Hale team has a good sense of when and how to approach matters and people. They provide impeccable client service and are business-oriented.

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  • They dig into the details of the business and have a deep understanding of the specific matters at the heart of the investigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Mugmon
    Michael Mugmon

    Michael Mugmon

    As the partner in charge of WilmerHale’s San Francisco office, Michael Mugmon offers his varied clients a robust domestic and international practice. He is frequently sought out to handle high-profile representation in front of government investigation agencies, with matters including fraud and sanctions work.

    • Michael Mugmon brings an extremely high level of sophistication and understanding to the investigation. He is highly responsive and available at all hours to update us and to strategize with us. He has a very clear vision for the strategy and executes that strategy effectively.

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    • Michael is knowledgeable, has great expertise, understands issues and is very patient.

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    • Michael always makes himself available and provides excellent client service and strategic guidance.

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    • Michael Mugmon delivers the total package of outside counsel. He leads our matter with 24/7 accessibility and exceptional emotional intelligence.

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    • Michael Mugmon is a highly trusted adviser with consistently outstanding service and strong commercial vision.

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  • Lorraine B Echavarria
    Lorraine B Echavarria

    Lorraine B Echavarria

    Lorraine Echavarria is a skilled and experienced practitioner serving as the partner in charge of WilmerHale's Los Angeles office. She is known for representing clients in the financial services sector in securities enforcement, government investigations and internal investigations.

    • Lori is my go-to outside counsel on regulatory matters. She is thoughtful in her approach to regulatory investigations and provides practical guidance that helps us protect our organization.

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    • She' is very easy to work with and extremely responsive.

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    • Lori is a great lawyer with expertise and a valuable network in financial services and securities litigation.

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Ranked Individuals at WilmerHale (2)

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    Michael Mugmon

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    Lorraine B Echavarria

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