Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
Contact number
202-663-6000About
Provided by WilmerHale
Clients facing enforcement actions and inquiries into their business practices draw on the extensive government, boardroom and courtroom experience of our versatile team. WilmerHale is an internationally recognized and respected leader in white collar defense and investigations, and is regularly ranked at the top of Global Investigations Review’s list of the world’s 30 leading investigations and compliance practices. Our lawyers have solidified their reputation by helping prominent corporations, executives, public officials and individuals respond to government enforcement actions, address questions of compliance, mitigate future risk and reputational damage, and aggressively litigate against allegations of wrongdoing. From government enforcement activity to civil claims, the liability that follows these actions can be incredibly costly for corporate and individual clients, and navigating these multifaceted matters requires dynamic, authoritative and sophisticated counsel. Our preeminent team, which spans the United States, and Europe and which has worked extensively in and Asia, offers significant experience in all aspects of white collar defense, government and administrative enforcement actions, and civil and criminal litigation.
To learn more about WilmerHale's White Collar Defense and Investigations practice, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/white-collar-defense-and-investigations
Chambers Review
WilmerHale delivers exceptional representation to clients under investigation by government and agency regulators, with commensurate strength in civil and commercial matters. Its outstanding team has a number of practitioners with significant governmental experience. The practice advises clients from a broad array of industries on anticorruption measures including the FCPA, along with securities law and FCA violations. It also advises leading names in the banking, aviation, telecom and defense sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale successfully represented Gilead Sciences in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"WilmerHale has exceptionally talented lawyers."
"The team are responsive and very good in their communications."
"The firm is outstanding."
"WilmerHale has exceptionally talented lawyers."
"The team are responsive and very good in their communications."
"The firm is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Howard Shapiro enjoys a stellar reputation as a go-to attorney for major corporate investigations, as well as representation in high-stakes criminal trials.
"Howard is one of the best lawyers."
"Howard is a terrific lawyer."
Ronald Machen brings impressive government experience to his well-regarded white-collar defense practice, having previously served as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia.
"Ronald is an exceptional litigator."
"He is an excellent lawyer."
Michael Leotta wins praise for his representation of clients facing allegations of insider trading, money laundering and bribery. He has particular experience acting for clients in the financial services sector.
"Michael is fantastic. He offers excellent advice and people love working with him."