Eric Beste

Appeals and Critical Motions

Compliance and Monitorships

Compliance, Government Investigations, and False Claims Act Defense

Consumer Class Action Defense

Environmental Crimes and Investigations

Financial and Regulatory Litigation

Eric Beste transforms his two decades of federal prosecution experience into a powerful shield for businesses and individuals facing government scrutiny. He unravels complex legal challenges, crafting persuasive narratives that resonate in white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and high-stakes litigation.

Eric's insider knowledge of government investigations gives clients a strategic edge. His ability to anticipate potential pitfalls across today's business landscape allows him to craft defense strategies that frequently counter aggressive prosecutorial tactics, providing invaluable protection for clients navigating treacherous legal waters.

Eric's tenure at the U.S. Department of Justice fostered crucial connections with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide. His time in the Criminal Division's Fraud Section and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California honed his understanding of how agencies approach white collar crime investigations, insights he now leverages for his client's benefit.

He serves as a Barnes & Thornburg AI Practice Champion, one of nearly 40 attorneys across the firm designated to advance the practical use of AI within their practice group and help translate the firm's AI strategy into day-to-day client work.

Since joining the firm, Eric has successfully convinced authorities to decline charges in various contexts and mitigated unavoidable charges. His courtroom prowess, refined through supervising headline-grabbing cases across a bustling federal district, now serves to safeguard his clients' interests when trials become necessary, steering them through legal minefields with precision and care.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

J.D.

Oxford University

University of Pennsylvania

B.A.