Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
North Carolina
5 years ranked
Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Government Investigations
Internal Investigations
Corporate Monitorships
Civil Litigation
Represents companies, board committees, and executives in government investigations (including those involving federal Grand Jury subpoenas, Civil Investigative Demands, and other requests) and related civil litigation. Prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend, served for almost nine years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina, in Raleigh. Counsels organizational clients on compliance and remediation issues, and conducts necessary internal investigations.
Government Experience: U.S. Department of Justice, Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina; Law Clerk: Susan Y. Illston, United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Clay Wheeler of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has notable experience of advising clients on internal investigations. He is also called upon to represent clients in enforcement actions by the SEC.
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There is no one else in North Carolina that I would rather go to if i had a white-collar investigation issue. He's extremely methodical. detail oriented, and can run everything in to the ground. Clay's an amazing advocate.
He's exceptionally good at dealing with larger corporate clients and handling compliance issues. His experience makes him a go-to for corporate clients, he's an outstanding lawyer with a fantastic reputation in the local Bar.
Clay is very knowledgeable of our company’s business and is a trusted advisor on legal matters.
Clay is a very intelligent lawyer, who knows the area well and does a good job of getting the best possible result.
He is professorial in the best way and is really thoughtful and strategic in his client approaches. There's a steadiness to him, he is unflappable no matter what's goes on. You can count on him to do great job and give great advice.
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