Asheesh Goel

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Illinois

13 Years Ranked

Band 3

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

4 Years Ranked

Band 4

FCPA

USA - Nationwide

11 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by Asheesh Goel

USA

Practice Areas

Asheesh is a co-chair of Kirkland & Ellis’ government & internal investigations practice. He focuses his practice on advising clients on securities enforcement matters, including internal and government investigations and enforcement actions. Asheesh has substantial experience advising on enforcement matters and transactional issues involving anti-bribery laws, financial statement and disclosure issues, insider trading and other government enforcement issues.

Career

Former co-chair of Ropes & Gray’s global anti-corruption and risks practice; Former managing partner of Ropes & Gray’s Chicago office; Former Branch Chief, SEC Division of Enforcement.

Personal

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

University of Illinois, B.S., Finance, with Highest Distinction

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Asheesh Goel frequently counsels corporate clients on anticorruption and AML mandates, as well as advising on cross-border regulatory investigations into bribery and fraudulent behavior.

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Asheesh Goel co-leads the firm's government and internal investigations group. Draws upon impressive government experience to represent clients in SEC investigations and enforcement matters. He offers additional strength in insider trading and FCPA matters.

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Asheesh Goel splits his time between Kirkland & Ellis' offices in Chicago and Washington DC. He maintains a broad FCPA practice, and is particularly noted for his representation of private equity and asset management firms facing scrutiny from government agencies for potential FCPA violations.

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