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Winston's White Collar & Government Investigations Practice is one of the largest and most experienced in the world, composed of over 80 attorneys across 11 global offices. Our team includes former high-ranking political appointees from recent administrations; 16+ former U.S. Attorneys, Assistant and Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorneys and others who held top positions at the DOJ; a former Chief of IRS – Criminal Investigation; and a former Assistant Director, Division of Enforcement, SEC.

The California practice augments our nationally recognized practice, bolstered by the firm’s significant expansion of its West Coast presence and capabilities with the addition of attorneys focused on government investigations, enforcement, and compliance, as well as complex commercial litigation. Of note, the team includes a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who was described in the Chambers USA professional directory as a “premier, go-to lawyer” and ranked in Band 1. The group has deep relationships within, and experience litigating against, the key prosecutorial/regulatory and law enforcement agencies in California.

Our global practice provides a wide variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, with a full range of legal services pertaining to regulatory counseling, compliance, defense and monitoring; internal and government investigations (including congressional investigations); international trade counseling and compliance; and white collar criminal defense.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn offers a highly esteemed white-collar criminal defense group with proven abilities in trial settings, drawing from an expert pool of litigators with excellent courtroom pedigree in California and nationwide. The group excels in representing individuals and corporate clients against the full gamut of regulatory enforcement matters, as well as handling internal investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Winston & Strawn continued to act as co-lead trial counsel for Robert Hunter Biden in the high profile tax trial.

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Notable Practitioners

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David C Scheper
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David C Scheper
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Band 1
David Scheper is a highly respected attorney, routinely engaged on high-stakes white-collar matters, including trials and investigations, encompassing fraud, malpractice and patent infringement.

Dave's level of client service is exceptional, marked by his unwavering commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs and concerns of his clients.

Dave is one of the top trial lawyers in Los Angeles and his profile in the Los Angeles white-collar Bar is unmatched.

David is a great tactician, has some of the best people skills, an incredible network and a real strength in arguing in front of judges and live presentations.

Truly the best of the best.

Angela M Machala
4
Angela M Machala
4
Band 4

Angela Machala is the managing partner of the Los Angeles office. She is skilled in advising clients on high-profile matters spanning a range of areas including securities fraud, FCA actions and tax matters.

Angela is passionate, creative and incredibly smart.

Jeffrey Steinfeld
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Jeffrey Steinfeld
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Up and Coming

Jeffrey Steinfeld is growing a notable white-collar practice in Los Angeles. Clients benefit from his skills across securities and white-collar matters.

Jeff is incredible. He is intelligent, intuitive and a great litigator.

Jeff is always thinking about how every action impacts every matter and the overarching outcome we desire. He is also an absolute subject matter expert on everything he touches.

At all times, Jeff has been very responsive, is consistently available and willing to commit whatever time necessary to the matter.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

David C Scheper
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David C Scheper
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Band 1
Angela M Machala
4
Angela M Machala
4
Band 4
Jeffrey Steinfeld
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Jeffrey Steinfeld
U
Up and Coming

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