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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.

Our North Carolina practice is one of the premier white collar crime and government investigations practices in the state and our firm is seen as the “go-to” firm in Charlotte for big banks and other high-profile clients with critical matters. Our practice is known for its successful counseling of clients through government and corporate internal investigations, parallel proceedings, and resulting litigation, whether civil or criminal. Our team, which includes a former federal prosecutor, several individuals with prior government roles, and a former Assistant General Counsel at two leading banks, is skilled at handling sensitive and media-centric matters.

Our global practice provides a wide variety of clients, 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.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - North Carolina

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What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn is recognized for its expert representation of clients across the financial services space, including major banks. It offers notable capabilities assisting clients with internal and governmental investigations as well as a broad array of regulatory enforcement matters.

Notable Practitioners

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Jack Knight
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Jack Knight
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Jack Knight has extensive experience acting for clients in white-collar crime lawsuits as well as internal and grand jury investigations. He is particularly well known for his representation of financial services companies.

Jack is very experienced and knowledgeable on the law, and capable in handling larger, more sophisticated matters.

Kobi K. Brinson
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Kobi K. Brinson
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As co-chair of Winston & Strawn's financial services industry group, Kobi Brinson represents a strong choice for clients across the sector facing complex litigation and regulatory enforcement.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Jack Knight
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Jack Knight
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Kobi K. Brinson
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Kobi K. Brinson
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