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Clay Wheeler

Clay Wheeler

USA 2026

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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

North Carolina

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Government Investigations

Internal Investigations

Corporate Monitorships

Civil Litigation

Career

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.

Personal

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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - North Carolina

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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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Strengths

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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.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • 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.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Clay is very knowledgeable of our company’s business and is a trusted advisor on legal matters.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Clay is a very intelligent lawyer, who knows the area well and does a good job of getting the best possible result.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • 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.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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