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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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Winston Taylor 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.
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The team has an excellent bedside manner with clients, they're very good at that. They showed great teamwork and give great advice.
The team has an excellent bedside manner with clients, they're very good at that. They showed great teamwork and give great advice.
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He's extremely experienced and has a practical approach to complex issues. He is good at explaining them to clients and is a great advocate.
Kobi Brinson represents a strong choice for clients across the financial services sector facing complex litigation and regulatory enforcement.
She's excellent, she had a thorough understanding of the legal issues and our business, she is very knowledgeable.
Elizabeth Ireland has a wide-ranging litigation practice which includes strengths in both civil and criminal disputes, as well as in investigations. She offers particular skills acting for clients in the financial services industry,
She is a great lawyer who is wonderful to work with. She's an authentic and reliable lawyer, she gets the job done. She has excellent writing skills, she is practical and has great breadth of experience - so she can adapt quickly as matters develop.
She's hardworking, unfailingly upbeat, has an unfailing analytical mind, and is a pleasure to work with.