Anne E. Railton

Annie Railton is a partner in Goodwin’s Government Investigations & Enforcement practice. She represents companies, boards, executives, and other individuals in government and internal investigations, regulatory and enforcement proceedings, and complex civil litigation. She currently co-leads the firm’s Healthcare Government Enforcement & False Claims Act Defense and Financial Services Litigation & Investigations practices.

Annie is recognized by Chambers USA as a “terrific lawyer” with “a good reputation and judgment” who has “a tremendous ability to fully dissect the government’s arguments through her advocacy.” She regularly defends clients in False Claims Act investigations and litigation, DOJ criminal cases, SEC Enforcement and Examination inquiries, and investigations by state attorneys general, among other regulators. She has also conducted numerous internal investigations for companies, boards of directors, and special board committees. Her matters include, among other things, compliance with health care regulations, anti-kickback and bribery laws, U.S. tariff and customs regulations, and securities laws.

JD, New York University School of Law 2008; BA, New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study 2004 (magna cum laude)