Firm PROFILE
ruth LLP
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Lawyers
5
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2018
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Overview
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ruth LLP is a white collar defense, litigation, and investigations firm representing executives, individuals, and companies in internal and government-facing investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stages criminal and civil litigation in state and federal courts. The firm is known for strategic fact development, strong procedural command, and trial-ready advocacy in complex matters involving spanning subject matters and industries.
Industry sectors (8)
- Financial Services
- Heathcare
- Tech startups
- Pharmaceuticals
- Natural Resources
- Entertainment
- Local Government
- Customs and Logistics
Capabilities (7)
- Fraud (mail, wire, tax, honest services)
- Aggravated identity theft
- SEC investigations and enforcement actions
- Trade secret theft
- Import/export offenses
- Officer/director liability
- Corporate governance under Delaware law
Key people
Provided by ruth LLP
Megan A. Maitia
Managing Partner
M. Eliza Haney
Partner
Hayley Huntley
Attorney
Work & experience
Provided by ruth LLP
Ruth—meaning compassion, loyalty, and companionship—reflects the principles that guide the firm’s practice. ruth LLP represents clients in white collar criminal defense, investigations, trade secret and business litigation, and other high-stakes fraud and regulatory matters. The firm is known for procedural fluency, strategic advocacy, and rigorous fact development. Recent work includes high-stakes criminal and civil litigation, strategic motion practice, and trial-ready advocacy.
Notable work
Provided by ruth LLP
ruth LLP wins in the Delaware Court of Chancery
2025CompletedLos Angeles
ruth LLP secures dismissal from Delaware Court of Chancery, with biotech, securities fraud, and murder for hire at play.
ruth LLP achieves full voluntary dismissal of civil fraud case
2025CompletedLos Angeles
ruth LLP defends tech startup in trade secret theft case, provoking voluntary dismissal of all claims.
ruth LLP completes state criminal trial
2026CompletedLos Angeles
ruth LLP defends cryptocurrency-heist case, with fraud, money laundering, kidnapping, and robbery at play.
Ranked Offices at ruth LLP
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Ranked Departments at ruth LLP (1)
Top figures | Spotlight California
3
Lawyers
5
Company Size
2018
Established Year
Content provided by ruth LLP
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