Ranking tables
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Audrey Strauss Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP8 Years Ranked
- Barbara Jones Bracewell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Denis McInerney Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
- Edward JM Little Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP15 Years Ranked
- Elkan Abramowitz Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.20 Years Ranked
- Frank Wohl Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP19 Years Ranked
- John S Siffert Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP20 Years Ranked
- Lawrence J Zweifach Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Michele Hirshman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP12 Years Ranked
- Samuel W Seymour Sullivan & Cromwell LLP20 Years Ranked
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Aaron R Marcu Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US19 Years Ranked
- Amy Walsh Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrew J Ceresney Debevoise & Plimpton LLP13 Years Ranked
- Anirudh Bansal Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP11 Years Ranked
- Anjan Sahni WilmerHale7 Years Ranked
- Barry A Bohrer Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC18 Years Ranked
- Bruce E Yannett Debevoise & Plimpton LLP17 Years Ranked
- David Esseks Allen & Overy LLP13 Years Ranked
- David M Zornow Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates20 Years Ranked
- George S Canellos Milbank LLP12 Years Ranked
- Helen Cantwell Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
- Helen Gredd Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP13 Years Ranked
- James J Benjamin, Jr Akin14 Years Ranked
- Joanna C. Hendon Alston & Bird LLP9 Years Ranked
- John Gleeson Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joon H Kim Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Katya Jestin Jenner & Block LLP6 Years Ranked
- Lee S Richards III Perkins Coie LLP20 Years Ranked
- Linda Imes Blank Rome LLP15 Years Ranked
- Loretta E Lynch Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP3 Years Ranked
- Martine Beamon Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Mary Mulligan Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP8 Years Ranked
- Michael Schachter Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP12 Years Ranked
- Nancy Kestenbaum Covington & Burling LLP10 Years Ranked
- Paul Schoeman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP10 Years Ranked
- Peter Chavkin Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC14 Years Ranked
- Richard M Strassberg Goodwin19 Years Ranked
- Robert J Cleary Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP12 Years Ranked
- Sean Hecker Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP14 Years Ranked
- Steven R Peikin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP12 Years Ranked
- Alexandra ShapiroShapiro Arato Bach LLP
- Guy PetrilloPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
- Susan NechelesNechelesLaw LLP
Band 2
- Adam Siegel Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US12 Years Ranked
- Alan Vinegrad Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
- Alexander Willscher Sullivan & Cromwell LLP8 Years Ranked
- Anthony Barkow Jenner & Block LLP7 Years Ranked
- Boyd M Johnson III WilmerHale9 Years Ranked
- Carrie Cohen Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
- Christopher J Clark Clark Smith Villazor LLP13 Years Ranked
- Christopher Morvillo Clifford Chance US LLP8 Years Ranked
- Dani James Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP5 Years Ranked
- Daniel J Fetterman Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP14 Years Ranked
- Daniel Ruzumna Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP12 Years Ranked
- David B Anders Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz13 Years Ranked
- David Meister Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
- David N Kelley O'Melveny & Myers LLP15 Years Ranked
- Eric Corngold Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP8 Years Ranked
- Evan Barr Reed Smith LLP12 Years Ranked
- Glen McGorty Crowell & Moring LLP8 Years Ranked
- Greg Andres Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP6 Years Ranked
- Isabelle Kirshner Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.3 Years Ranked
- James McGovern Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jeremy H Temkin Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.12 Years Ranked
- Jillian Berman Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jim Walden Walden Macht & Haran LLP6 Years Ranked
- Joel M Cohen White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
- John F Savarese Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz20 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Streeter Dechert LLP9 Years Ranked
- Justine A. Harris Sher Tremonte LLP4 Years Ranked
- Katherine R Goldstein Akin5 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Gerschwer Barnes & Thornburg LLP10 Years Ranked
- Lev Dassin Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP12 Years Ranked
- Lynn Neils Foley Hoag LLP9 Years Ranked
- Marc A. Weinstein Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP12 Years Ranked
- Marc L Mukasey Mukasey Young LLP10 Years Ranked
- Marjorie Peerce Ballard Spahr LLP7 Years Ranked
- Mark S Cohen Cohen & Gresser LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael G McGovern Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked
- Morris Fodeman Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Bourtin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Patrick J Smith Clark Smith Villazor LLP9 Years Ranked
- Reed Brodsky Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Richard D Owens Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
- Richard F Albert Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.11 Years Ranked
- Robert J Anello Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.15 Years Ranked
- Roberto Finzi Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP12 Years Ranked
- Seth Levine Levine Lee LLP10 Years Ranked
- Sharon L. McCarthy Kostelanetz LLP5 Years Ranked
- Tai H Park Tai Park PLLC14 Years Ranked
- Victor Hou Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP6 Years Ranked
- William Harrington Goodwin8 Years Ranked
- William J Schwartz Cooley LLP19 Years Ranked
- Michael S KimKobre & Kim
- Rita GlavinGlavin PLLC
- Steven G KobreKobre & Kim
Band 3
- Alexander H. Southwell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Gruenstein Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP5 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Naftalis Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christopher Conniff Ropes & Gray LLP8 Years Ranked
- Christopher L Garcia Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- David Massey Perkins Coie LLP5 Years Ranked
- David Spears Blank Rome LLP14 Years Ranked
- Derek Cohen Walden Macht & Haran LLP8 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey S Berman Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
- George A Stamboulidis BakerHostetler LLP12 Years Ranked
- Howard E Heiss O'Melveny & Myers LLP20 Years Ranked
- James Mitchell Ballard Spahr LLP7 Years Ranked
- John Buretta Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP6 Years Ranked
- John Hillebrecht DLA Piper LLP (US)7 Years Ranked
- John J Carney BakerHostetler LLP14 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Polkes Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
- Jonathan S Abernethy Cohen & Gresser LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jonathan S Sack Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.10 Years Ranked
- Joshua Goldberg Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP9 Years Ranked
- Kelly Moore Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kelly T Currie Crowell & Moring LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kenneth M Breen Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP14 Years Ranked
- Lauren J Resnick BakerHostetler LLP11 Years Ranked
- Lorin L Reisner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP8 Years Ranked
- Marcus Asner Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
- Maria T Galeno Pillsbury7 Years Ranked
- Mark A Racanelli O'Melveny & Myers LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael A Levy Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael A Rogoff Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
- Michael Asaro Akin11 Years Ranked
- Mylan Denerstein Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Goldin Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP9 Years Ranked
- Nicole Friedlander Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Parvin Moyne Akin5 Years Ranked
- Randall Jackson Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz3 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Ricigliano Crowell & Moring LLP4 Years Ranked
- Richard D Weinberg Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.11 Years Ranked
- Ronald G White Walden Macht & Haran LLP8 Years Ranked
- Sarah Coyne Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP5 Years Ranked
- Sean Haran Walden Macht & Haran LLP4 Years Ranked
- Sharon Cohen-Levin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Stephen Fishbein Shearman & Sterling LLP17 Years Ranked
- Steven F Molo MoloLamken LLP14 Years Ranked
- Suzanne Jaffe Bloom Winston & Strawn LLP12 Years Ranked
- Theresa Trzaskoma Sher Tremonte LLP4 Years Ranked
- Timothy Treanor Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- William Johnson King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Priya ChaudhryChaudhryLaw PLLC
Band 4
- Arlo Devlin-Brown Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Christopher J. Gunther Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates5 Years Ranked
- Daniel Levy McKool Smith3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Silver Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Daniel Zelenko Crowell & Moring LLP12 Years Ranked
- David Miller Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Siegal Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC3 Years Ranked
- Dietrich L. Snell Proskauer Rose LLP11 Years Ranked
- Eugene Ingoglia Allen & Overy LLP4 Years Ranked
- Gabrielle Friedman Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP3 Years Ranked
- Harry Sandick Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP3 Years Ranked
- James D Gatta Goodwin4 Years Ranked
- Jenna Dabbs Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joan Loughnane Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Josh Levine Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
- Lawrence S Spiegel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
- Mary Beth Hogan Debevoise & Plimpton LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael Considine Seward & Kissel LLP3 Years Ranked
- Nola Heller Milbank LLP3 Years Ranked
- Patricia A Pileggi ArentFox Schiff LLP2 Years Ranked
- Richard C. Tarlowe Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert H Hotz, Jr Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
- Sarah Eddy Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz2 Years Ranked
- Scott Edelman Milbank LLP20 Years Ranked
- Scott Resnik Katten5 Years Ranked
- Shari Brandt Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
- Stephen Juris Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP7 Years Ranked
- Steven Glaser Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
- Tatiana R. Martins Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Gregory MorvilloMorvillo PLLC
- Jonathan BachShapiro Arato Bach LLP
- Nelson BoxerPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
Band 5
- Alan J Brudner Katten2 Years Ranked
- Amanda Kramer Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
- Andrew D Goldstein Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Andrew Hruska King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrew Lankler Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
- Andrew St. Laurent Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP3 Years Ranked
- Andrew Z Michaelson King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
- Avi Weitzman Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Benjamin S. Fischer Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.5 Years Ranked
- Bonnie Baker Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Brian Feldman Aurelian Law PLLC3 Years Ranked
- Brian Jacobs Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.2 Years Ranked
- Carlos F Ortiz BakerHostetler LLP6 Years Ranked
- Celeste Koeleveld Clifford Chance US LLP3 Years Ranked
- Charles T Spada Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP3 Years Ranked
- Christian Everdell Cohen & Gresser LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel Stein Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Eskew Abell Eskew Landau2 Years Ranked
- Douglas Jensen Sher Tremonte LLP2 Years Ranked
- E Danya Perry Perry Law1 Years Ranked
- Erin Sloane WilmerHale7 Years Ranked
- Evan Norris Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
- Faith Elizabeth Gay Selendy Gay PLLC17 Years Ranked
- Jason P.W. Halperin Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC2 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey A Udell Walden Macht & Haran LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jenny Kramer Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jessica A. Masella DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- John P Nowak Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Harris Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Kolodner Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jonathan New BakerHostetler LLP3 Years Ranked
- Larry Krantz Krantz & Berman LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lisa Vicens Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Matthew Schwartz Boies Schiller Flexner LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Buchanan Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael Feldberg Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP18 Years Ranked
- Michael Martinez Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael Miller Steptoe LLP13 Years Ranked
- Michael Tremonte Sher Tremonte LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michelle Levin Steptoe LLP2 Years Ranked
- Palmina M Fava Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Peter Skinner Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
- Robert M Radick Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.6 Years Ranked
- Rodney Villazor Clark Smith Villazor LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ruti Smithline Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked
- Seetha Ramachandran Proskauer Rose LLP1 Years Ranked
- Telemachus P. Kasulis Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.4 Years Ranked
- William Devaney Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Winston Paes Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joshua KleinPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
- Nick LewinKrieger Lewin LLP
- Paul M KriegerKrieger Lewin LLP
- Samidh Guha, Esq.Guha PLLC
Up and Coming
- Anne Cortina Perry Jenner & Block LLP1 Years Ranked
- Anne E. Railton Goodwin3 Years Ranked
- Bob Allen Kirkland & Ellis1 Years Ranked
- Brendan Quigley Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked
- Kate Cassidy Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Katherine Stoller Shearman & Sterling LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kimberly Zelnick Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US3 Years Ranked
- Martin Bell Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael D. Mann Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
- Zainab N Ahmad Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Erin DoughertyBrune Law P.C.
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Audrey StraussFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 8 Years RankedAs former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss brings with her a wealth of experience developed from overseeing some of the jurisdiction's most high-profile prosecutions. Her defense practice benefits from particular expertise in SEC-related matters.S Barbara JonesBracewell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 2 Years RankedFormer district court judge Barbara Jones brings a wealth of experience handling white-collar matters. She devotes her private practice to conducting internal investigations and providing clients with regulatory compliance advice.S Denis McInerneyDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years RankedDenis McInerney draws high praise for his work representing major clients in high-stakes regulatory and criminal investigations and litigation, often with a substantial cross-border element.S Edward JM LittleHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years RankedEdward Little offers enviable experience handling significant internal investigations and criminal litigation for individuals and corporations.S Elkan AbramowitzMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedElkan Abramowitz draws on decades of experience to represent individual and corporate clients in high-stakes criminal matters involving all forms of white-collar allegations.S Frank WohlLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedFrank Wohl's clients benefit from his extensive experience representing both individuals and companies facing complex criminal proceedings.S John S SiffertLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedJohn Siffert is an experienced counselor and trial lawyer to individuals and corporations facing significant criminal proceedings, with expertise covering all areas of white-collar crime.S Lawrence J ZweifachGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 14 Years RankedLawrence Zweifach offers demonstrable expertise acting in a broad array of complex matters, with experience in white-collar, regulatory enforcement and securities disputes.S Michele HirshmanPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years RankedMichele Hirshman operates a widely respected practice representing major corporations from a variety of industry sectors in high-stakes government and regulatory investigations.S Samuel W SeymourSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedSamuel Seymour is an acclaimed criminal litigator who brings enviable experience representing major banks and other financial institutions in their most business-critical investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Eminent Practitioners
E Mary Jo WhiteDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 16 Years RankedMary Jo White offers unparalleled experience dealing with business-critical investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, having previously served as chair of the SEC.
Star Individuals
- Andrew J LevanderDechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Star Individuals | 20 Years RankedAndrew Levander is widely acknowledged as one of the country's preeminent white-collar defense attorneys. He frequently litigates major criminal trials and remains a go-to for major corporations in need of representation in investigations.
- Barry H BerkeKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Star Individuals | 16 Years RankedBarry Berke is widely acknowledged as one of the finest criminal trial attorneys in the city, winning universal praise for his sophisticated representation of prominent individual and corporate clients facing high-stakes proceedings.
- Karen Patton SeymourSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Star Individuals | 14 Years RankedKaren Patton Seymour offers longstanding expertise in the most complex of white-collar criminal mandates, including large-scale multijurisdictional investigations. Her practice also includes civil disputes and crisis management.
- Susan BruneBrune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Star Individuals | 15 Years RankedSusan Brune is recognized as a market-leading attorney for the representation of individuals involved in complex, high-stakes criminal trials. She is also a strong choice for corporations facing white-collar proceedings.
- Theodore V Wells JrPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Star Individuals | 20 Years RankedTheodore Wells is widely recognized as one of the country's most prominent criminal trial attorneys. He boasts an enviable record of success in high-stakes criminal proceedings for market-leading clients.
Band 1
1 Aaron R MarcuFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedAaron Marcu is a go-to for corporations and boards facing high-stakes criminal allegations and internal investigations. He utilizes his significant white-collar experience to advise on matters such as fraud allegations, criminal tax and money laundering, among other charges.1 Amy WalshOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedAmy Walsh offers a broad white-collar practice, taking on a variety of criminal defense work for both companies and individuals facing investigations and criminal enforcement.1 Andrew J CeresneyDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedAndrew Ceresney cochairs the firm's prestigious litigation department and defends major institutions in regulatory investigations, as well as criminal and civil litigation.1 Anirudh BansalCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked"He is very experienced, had a distinguished career at government and in private practice and is very skilled, particularly with big financial institutions."1 Anjan SahniWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked"He is extremely intelligent, thoughtful and well spoken. Anjan is a really calm but imposing character in the courtroom and one of those people who had the attention of the judge and jury."1 Barry A BohrerMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedBarry Bohrer has a longstanding and highly regarded white-collar defense practice, which regularly sees him represent individuals involved in high-profile criminal trials and major investigations.1 Bruce E YannettDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedChair of the White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group, Bruce Yannett is regularly called upon by a host of market-leading companies facing high-stakes criminal investigations. His sophisticated practice covers the defense of allegations such as fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.1 David EsseksAllen & Overy LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedDavid Esseks offers a sophisticated white-collar practice with a particular focus on the representation of banks and other financial institutions facing significant criminal allegations and investigations.1 David M ZornowSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDavid Zornow frequently takes on the DOJ and regulatory bodies in major investigations and criminal trials. He is also a leading choice for internal investigations.1 George S CanellosMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedGeorge Canellos enjoys a reputation as one of the city's most sought-after criminal defense attorneys, winning widespread acclaim for a sophisticated practice that includes high-stakes criminal trials and regulatory investigations.1 Helen CantwellDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedHelen Cantwell is widely recognized for her expertise in handling internal investigations relating to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct, as well as her representation of clients facing external regulatory investigations and complex criminal proceedings.1 Helen GreddLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedHelen Gredd's well-regarded practice regularly sees her representing individuals and companies from an array of industry sectors in high-stakes criminal proceedings.1 James J Benjamin, JrAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedJames Benjamin draws widespread acclaim for his impressive track record of defending financial institutions and their senior employees in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings.1 Joanna C. HendonAlston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedJoanna Hendon offers impressive expertise handling significant criminal proceedings on behalf of accused individuals, frequently handling a broad array of high-stakes and sensitive allegations.1 John GleesonDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedFormer federal judge and prosecutor John Gleeson operates a wide-ranging litigation practice, with expertise in both civil and white-collar proceedings.1 Joon H KimCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedJoon Kim is the former acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and is considered a go-to for corporations facing criminal and regulatory investigations, often with cross-border elements.1 Katya JestinJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedKatya Jestin is co-managing partner of the firm and draws on her impressive experience to act for wide-ranging clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations.1 Lee S Richards IIIPerkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedLee Richards draws on decades of experience representing senior employees and institutions in external and internal investigations and related criminal proceedings.1 Linda ImesBlank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedLinda Imes is an experienced white-collar attorney who is frequently called on to represent individual clients in criminal trials and high-stakes regulatory proceedings.1 Loretta E LynchPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedFormer Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch is commended for her expert crisis management skills. Her experience includes criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory concerns.1 Martine BeamonDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMartine Beamon wins widespread acclaim for her work handling significant external and internal investigations connected to allegations of fraud, sexual misconduct and FCPA violations, among other things.1 Mary MulliganFriedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked"She is a superb strategist as a defense lawyer. She knows the documents inside out and is superb at working out a path forward. She has a keen sense of the long board game rather than just what will happen tomorrow. Mary thinks ten moves ahead."1 Michael SchachterWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedMichael Schachter is particularly noted for his sophisticated defense of individual clients in high-stakes criminal proceedings. He offers further expertise in the representation of corporations and financial services companies.1 Nancy KestenbaumCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedNancy Kestenbaum is widely acknowledged as a market-leading lawyer in white-collar cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Her broader practice also includes regulatory investigations and matters relating to potential FCPA violations.1 Paul SchoemanKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedPaul Schoeman offers substantial expertise across the spectrum of white-collar crime, regularly defending clients in matters involving alleged fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.1 Peter ChavkinMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedPeter Chavkin is distinguished by his representation of individuals in complex regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings, often advising in relation to allegations of fraud, corruption and other healthcare-related charges.1 Richard M StrassbergGoodwin | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedRichard Strassberg heads the firm's white-collar group and is widely esteemed for his work defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials. His practice extends to external and internal investigations and regulatory proceedings.1 Robert J ClearyPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedRobert Cleary is a go-to attorney for individuals and corporate clients facing high-stakes criminal proceedings and complex regulatory investigations.1 Sean HeckerKaplan Hecker & Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedSean Hecker wins universal acclaim for his sophisticated practice, which regularly sees him called on to defend complex, high-stakes criminal trials.1 Steven R PeikinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked"He has so much breadth because he has an intimate familiarity with how the SEC works, and he has accumulated a lot of wisdom and judgment along the way."- Alexandra ShapiroShapiro Arato Bach LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1
- Guy PetrilloPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1
- Susan NechelesNechelesLaw LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Adam SiegelFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedAdam Siegel's broad criminal and regulatory practice often sees him counseling clients facing significant regulatory investigations, both domestic and multijurisdictional.2 Alan VinegradCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedAlan Vinegrad undertakes a broad caseload of white-collar defense work. He regularly acts for both individuals and institutions in connection with regulatory investigations and allegations including fraud and insider trading.2 Alexander WillscherSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedAlexander Willscher is regularly called on by significant banking sector clients to advise on high-stakes governmental and regulatory investigations.2 Anthony BarkowJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedAnthony Barkow co-heads the firm's white-collar practice and is a respected defense attorney with notable experience guiding clients through sensitive criminal investigations.2 Boyd M Johnson IIIWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedBoyd Johnson is a trial lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in the public and private sectors. He assists both companies and individuals facing sensitive government investigations and criminal proceedings.2 Carrie CohenMorrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCarrie Cohen has a well-regarded practice handling complex internal and external investigations and criminal trials for clients from a range of industry sectors.2 Christopher J ClarkClark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedChristopher Clark regularly handles complex high-stakes criminal defense matters arising from the financial services sector, drawing on impressive government and private practice experience.2 Christopher MorvilloClifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedChristopher Morvillo offers impressive experience defending clients against a wide range of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings, including matters involving fraud, FCPA violations and insider trading.2 Dani JamesKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDani James is regularly called on by individuals facing criminal proceedings and companies involved in federal investigations.2 Daniel J FettermanKasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked"If there is ever a hard and difficult case, Dan is the attorney who is able to counsel the client and handle the crisis with smoothness under tough circumstances. He is a brilliant tactician."2 Daniel RuzumnaPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedCochair of the firm's white-collar department, Daniel Ruzumna, acts for an array of individual and corporate clients seeking representation in complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving fraud, asset forfeiture and antitrust issues, among others.2 David B AndersWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedDavid Anders is regularly called on by major corporations facing regulatory investigations and complex criminal allegations.2 David MeisterSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedDavid Meister brings his impressive government experience to bear in his handling of complex criminal and regulatory investigations, with matters often involving significant cross-border elements.2 David N KelleyO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDavid Kelley is frequently called on to handle high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations and offers additional expertise conducting sensitive internal investigations.2 Eric CorngoldFriedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedEric Corngold is head of the firm's white-collar practice, and is a seasoned litigator who brings his extensive experience to bear in the defense of companies and their senior employees in criminal investigations and related proceedings.2 Evan BarrReed Smith LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedEvan Barr takes on an impressive spread of criminal defense work, acting for both individuals and corporations facing allegations of FCPA violations, corruption and securities fraud.2 Glen McGortyCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked"Glen is an excellent advocate and is able to masterfully steer clients through complex white-collar issues with a great amount of confidence, calm and an overall reassuring demeanor."2 Greg AndresDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedGreg Andres offers impressive government experience. He handles complex criminal proceedings and trials for corporations and individuals.2 Isabelle KirshnerClayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedIsabelle Kirshner has three decades' worth of experience to offer her clients, with expertise covering the full range of white-collar proceedings from investigation through to trial.2 James McGovernVinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked"He has a real way of speaking to the jury and court that makes him a compelling narrator while being very effective with strategic, pragmatic thinking that allows him to see down the road and predict where investigations may go."2 Jeremy H TemkinMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJeremy Temkin is noted for his expertise in matters involving criminal tax allegations, and regularly acts for both companies and individuals in high-stakes criminal investigations.2 Jillian BermanLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedJillian Berman draws praise for her representation of individuals facing criminal and regulatory proceedings. She regularly handles cases involving allegations including fraud, corruption and criminal antitrust.2 Jim WaldenWalden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJim Walden has experience handling internal investigations and regulatory proceedings for clients in a range of industry sectors, with cases frequently involving major cross-border elements.2 Joel M CohenWhite & Case LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedJoel Cohen remains a fine choice of lawyer for clients facing a broad range of allegations. His expertise extends to matters including allegations of money laundering, securities fraud and criminal tax issues.2 John F SavareseWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedJohn Savarese is widely admired for his impressive track record in high-stakes criminal litigation. His broad practice includes a range of criminal regulatory matters and sensitive internal investigations, among other complex mandates.2 Jonathan StreeterDechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedJonathan Streeter is respected for his criminal trial work, regularly assisting clients facing substantial allegations of financial misconduct. He has additional strength in representing institutions facing criminal and regulatory investigations.2 Justine A. HarrisSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedJustine Harris draws on her experience as a federal defender to counsel individuals and corporations facing complex criminal allegations.2 Katherine R GoldsteinAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKatherine Goldstein has a strong reputation among her peers for her broad criminal defense practice, which sees her frequently advising clients facing all manner of white-collar proceedings, including regulatory and internal investigations.2 Lawrence GerschwerBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedLawrence Gerschwer offers clients a wealth of expertise handling a broad array of criminal defense matters, regularly counseling on significant regulatory investigations and notably acting for a number of parties facing allegations of market benchmark manipulation.2 Lev DassinCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedLev Dassin brings notable expertise in representing companies and their high-level employees to his handling of a broad range of often multijurisdictional matters, including complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.2 Lynn NeilsFoley Hoag LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedLynn Neils is noted for her handling of major investigations for a range of corporate clients and senior employees, often undertaking work involving significant multijurisdictional elements.2 Marc A. WeinsteinHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked"He is nuanced, smart, sensitive to client issues, sophisticated, and handles all types of white-collar matters, including international ones."2 Marc L MukaseyMukasey Young LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMarc Mukasey comes recommended for his expert representation of individuals involved in high-profile criminal trials. He attracts clients from a broad range of sectors, including financial services and healthcare.2 Marjorie PeerceBallard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMarjorie Peerce is managing partner of the firm's New York office and a seasoned criminal litigator with experience handling complex criminal investigations involving a broad array of significant allegations.2 Mark S CohenCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMark Cohen manages the firm's New York office and has an excellent reputation for his sophisticated practice, which entails criminal defense and complex internal investigations.2 Michael G McGovernRopes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMichael McGovern co-heads the firm's government enforcement group and regularly handles major regulatory and criminal investigations on behalf of both corporations and individuals, as well as criminal trials.2 Morris FodemanWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked"Morris is terrific. He is the consummate defense lawyer and trial lawyer. He is efficient, fun to work with, conscientious without being overbearing, and always has great ideas and strategy recommendations. Clients love him and rightly so."2 Nicolas BourtinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked"He is a strategic thinker who is adept at seeing all angles of a legal problem and can help a client stay a few steps ahead in a litigation or regulatory matter, and also has tremendous credibility with government, regulatory and opposing counsel."2 Patrick J SmithClark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedPatrick Smith is particularly noted for his trial work, offering significant experience handling proceedings for individuals facing all manner of criminal allegations.2 Reed BrodskyGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedReed Brodsky is distinguished by his extensive experience litigating major criminal trials in the financial crime space, having acted in a number of high-profile cases involving allegations such as fraud and market manipulation.2 Richard D OwensLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedRichard Owens serves as a trusted adviser to major corporations and individual clients. He handles a broad array of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings.2 Richard F AlbertMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedRichard Albert's broad practice sees him represent clients under regulatory investigation, as well as defending against criminal allegations including securities fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.2 Robert J AnelloMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedRobert Anello's sophisticated white-collar practice sees him regularly act for companies and individual clients facing significant criminal proceedings and investigations.2 Roberto FinziPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedRoberto Finzi handles an impressive range of mandates, including major domestic and international investigations by the DOJ and regulatory bodies.2 Seth LevineLevine Lee LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedSeth Levine is particularly noted for his criminal trial work, often handling cases for individual clients facing allegations such as securities and accounting fraud, insider trading, and antitrust violations.2 Sharon L. McCarthyKostelanetz LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSharon McCarthy is widely acknowledged as a leading criminal tax lawyer. She regularly advises individuals and institutional clients on all manner of criminal proceedings.2 Tai H ParkTai Park PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedTai Park of Tai Park PLLC brings decades of experience acting in criminal defense and regulatory enforcement matters for individual and corporate clients.2 Victor HouCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedVictor Hou handles a range of sophisticated white-collar defense mandates, regularly assisting large clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations and allegations of misconduct.2 William HarringtonGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedWilliam Harrington is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors, regularly acting on their behalf in the defense against allegations including fraud, FCA violations and insider trading.2 William J SchwartzCooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedWilliam Schwartz offers broad experience defending companies and individuals facing grand jury investigations, complex regulatory proceedings and criminal trials.- Michael S KimKobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2
- Rita GlavinGlavin PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2
- Steven G KobreKobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 2
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3 Alexander H. SouthwellGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAlexander Southwell practices at the intersection of white-collar criminal, cybersecurity and privacy law, handling notable criminal trials while offering further expertise in internal and external investigations.3 Benjamin GruensteinCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBenjamin Gruenstein represents clients in connection with domestic and cross-border criminal, regulatory and internal investigations, offering experience in acting for a number of notable corporations.3 Benjamin NaftalisLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked"He possesses significant expertise and insight into the inner workings of very complex systems, helping his clients understand the motivations and incentives behind their opposition."3 Christopher ConniffRopes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedChristopher Conniff offers extensive experience handling matters including allegations of corruption, fraud and money laundering for individual and corporate clients from a range of industry sectors.3 Christopher L GarciaLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedChristopher Garcia regularly called on by global companies to conduct internal investigations and defend regulatory proceedings.3 David MasseyPerkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDavid Massey is frequently called on to guide clients facing regulatory investigation and government enforcement proceedings, with noted experience defending allegations of money laundering, financial fraud and FCPA violations.3 David SpearsBlank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked"David is an extremely experienced lawyer able to handle sophisticated matters in a broad range of areas. He has built the firm into a well-respected white-collar boutique."3 Derek CohenWalden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedDerek Cohen's clients benefit from his extensive experience handling a vast array of criminal defense matters, including significant internal and external investigations, fraud allegations and potential FCPA violations.3 Geoffrey S BermanFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedFormer US Attorney for the SDNY Geoffrey Berman heads the firm's New York white-collar defense practice. He offers representation in high-stakes DOJ investigations and also conducts internal investigations.3 George A StamboulidisBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedGeorge Stamboulidis takes on a wide variety of criminal defense work, regularly representing corporations and senior employees in regulatory proceedings and investigations. He also serves as a federal corporate monitor.3 Howard E HeissO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedHoward Heiss is a seasoned white-collar practitioner with expertise handling a broad range of criminal proceedings and investigations, including criminal trials.3 James MitchellBallard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJames Mitchell counts multiple criminal trials within his impressive experience, and is frequently called on to defend allegations such as securities and bank fraud, money laundering and criminal antitrust.3 John BurettaCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJohn Buretta undertakes a broad range of criminal defense work for clients from an array of industries, often representing major companies from the financial services, technology and healthcare fields.3 John HillebrechtDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJohn Hillebrecht is frequently called on by corporations and their executives to handle investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, often with cross-border elements.3 John J CarneyBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedIn his capacity as co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, John Carney frequently advises clients facing significant regulatory and criminal investigations.3 Jonathan PolkesWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedJonathan Polkes is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with enviable experience defending clients embroiled in regulatory proceedings and civil securities litigation.3 Jonathan S AbernethyCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJonathan Abernethy is a fine choice of counsel for corporations and individual clients involved in FCPA-related issues and broader white-collar matters.3 Jonathan S SackMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJonathan Sack is a respected criminal litigator who draws on extensive experience to represent companies and individuals facing a wide variety of criminal allegations.3 Joshua GoldbergPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJoshua Goldberg cochairs the firm's white-collar group, and is widely praised for his work representing clients in litigation involving allegations such as fraud, insider trading and RICO violations.3 Kelly MooreMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKelly Moore routinely represents clients in connection with a host of criminal and regulatory proceedings, including investigations by the DOJ and SEC.3 Kelly T CurrieCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKelly Currie served as the Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He brings a wealth of expertise handling all manner of domestic and cross-border criminal proceedings, as well as government and internal investigations.3 Kenneth M BreenCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedKenneth Breen heads the firm's New York white-collar group, a position which sees him regularly called on to handle cross-border regulatory investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption and SEC violations.3 Lauren J ResnickBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedLauren Resnick is regularly called on by clients seeking counsel on sensitive internal and external investigations. She also advises on a broad spread of complex regulatory enforcement matters.3 Lorin L ReisnerPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedLorin Reisner offers impressive experience in leading government positions. He handles a wide range of criminal proceedings for major corporate clients.3 Marcus AsnerArnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMarcus Asner has notable experience litigating a broad array of criminal and civil matters, with particular expertise in corruption, criminal tax and FCA matters.3 Maria T GalenoPillsbury | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMaria Galeno represents clients from a broad range of industries in investigations and trials involving fraud allegations.3 Mark A RacanelliO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMark Racanelli undertakes an array of criminal defense work, frequently advising on regulatory investigations and representing individuals at criminal trial.3 Michael A LevySidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMichael Levy offers representation to high-profile individuals and corporate entities facing criminal investigations and other proceedings.3 Michael A RogoffArnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedMichael Rogoff frequently advises organizations and high-level employees facing complex criminal allegations and civil suits. He is particularly noted for his work representing major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies in regulatory investigations and FCA litigation.3 Michael AsaroAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMichael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation.3 Mylan DenersteinGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMylan Denerstein offers a broad white-collar practice, which includes representing significant corporate and individual clients in criminal proceedings. She has further expertise handling CFTC enforcement actions.3 Nicholas GoldinSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedNicholas Goldin is highlighted for his work advising corporations and individuals under investigation by various regulatory and governmental bodies for complex criminal allegations.3 Nicole FriedlanderSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedNicole Friedlander regularly represents financial institutions under criminal investigation as part of her white-collar defense capabilities. She is also noted for her cross-border experience.3 Parvin MoyneAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedParvin Moyne attracts praise for the strength of her criminal practice, which sees her frequently defend clients from the financial services sector facing allegations of insider trading, fraud and market manipulation.3 Randall JacksonWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedRandall Jackson offers valuable trial and cross-border experience, regularly representing companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and government investigations.3 Rebecca RiciglianoCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedRebecca Ricigliano is called on by both individuals and companies to handle sensitive criminal allegations and regulatory investigations, including those with international elements.3 Richard D WeinbergMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedRichard Weinberg offers significant experience defending clients facing sensitive and complex investigations by a number of organizations and regulatory bodies, including both the DOJ and SEC. He is a go-to attorney for both companies and individuals.3 Ronald G WhiteWalden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedRonald White is a seasoned white-collar litigator with experience acting for both individual and corporate clients before a range of government and regulatory bodies, including the DOJ and SEC.3 Sarah CoyneWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSarah Coyne takes on a wide variety of criminal defense work, but is particularly noted for her experience conducting regulatory proceedings and sensitive internal investigations for financial services firms.3 Sean HaranWalden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedSean Haran's practice includes the defense of both individual and corporate clients facing potential regulatory investigation and related criminal proceedings, regularly acting before a range of governmental entities.3 Sharon Cohen-LevinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSharon Cohen Levin's impressive experience includes the representation of financial institutions in criminal investigations with far-reaching, international significance.3 Stephen FishbeinShearman & Sterling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedStephen Fishbein acts for individual clients at trial and for corporations in complex investigations, with notable experience representing financial institutions and manufacturers.3 Steven F MoloMoloLamken LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSteven Molo undertakes a wide variety of mandates on behalf of corporates and individual clients, whom he represents in regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings, as well as complex commercial litigation.3 Suzanne Jaffe BloomWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedSuzanne Jaffe Bloom co-heads the firm's white-collar practice and draws praise for her representation of corporations in the healthcare space and individual clients involved in complex criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations.3 Theresa TrzaskomaSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedTheresa Trzaskoma maintains a wide-ranging criminal trial practice, regularly defending individual clients facing all manner of white-collar allegations. Her practice extends to the representation of corporations facing investigation.3 Timothy TreanorSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedTimothy Treanor is regularly called on by companies and individuals facing investigations conducted by bodies such as the DOJ into a range of criminal allegations, including spoofing and corruption.3 William JohnsonKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedWilliam Johnson is noted for his work representing a broad client base in investigations and criminal proceedings conducted by a range of regulatory bodies, with additional expertise in cybersecurity and privacy matters.- Priya ChaudhryChaudhryLaw PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 3
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4 Arlo Devlin-BrownCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedArlo Devlin-Brown regularly assists clients facing investigations conducted by the Department of Justice in the financial services space, as part of his broad regulatory and white-collar defense capabilities.4 Christopher J. GuntherSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedChristopher Gunther has a robust criminal and regulatory practice, which regularly sees him handling external and internal investigations and associated criminal proceedings for individual and corporate clients from a range of industry sectors.4 Daniel LevyMcKool Smith | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDaniel Levy frequently navigates criminal cases involving fraud and securities-related issues. He is particularly experienced in representing international banks.4 Daniel SilverClifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDaniel Silver is recognized for his work defending individuals and corporations facing criminal prosecution and investigation, offering expertise in areas such as AML and cybersecurity concerns.4 Daniel ZelenkoCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedDaniel Zelenko is frequently called on by major corporations to defend high-stakes criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations, often involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and corruption.4 David MillerGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDavid Miller represents both individual and corporate clients through a range of regulatory and criminal proceedings, with experience handling disputes in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency exchange market.4 David SiegalMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDavid Siegal frequently represents high-profile individuals, such as politicians, financiers and media giants, in complex white-collar criminal proceedings.4 Dietrich L. SnellProskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedDietrich Snell is a trusted adviser for corporations and individual clients facing an extensive range of criminal allegations. He is co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, and has demonstrable expertise in handling regulatory investigations and sensitive internal investigations.4 Eugene IngogliaAllen & Overy LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedEugene Ingoglia is recognized for his sophisticated criminal defense practice, which sees him defend clients facing allegations such as fraud, FCPA violations and criminal tax matters.4 Gabrielle FriedmanLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGabrielle Friedman is particularly noted for her cross-border criminal defense expertise, which includes handling FCPA and tax mandates.4 Harry SandickPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHarry Sandick has a wealth of experience handling criminal investigations on behalf of both individual and corporate clients, including matters with cross-border complexities.4 James D GattaGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAs former chief of the criminal division of the Eastern District of New York, James Gatta draws on impressive government experience to represent corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of potential criminal and regulatory issues.4 Jenna DabbsKaplan Hecker & Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJenna Dabbs' prominent practice sees her represent both individual and corporate clients facing allegations such as fraud, corruption and FCA violations.4 Joan LoughnaneSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJoan Loughnane frequently defends corporations and individuals in high-profile white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.4 Josh LevineSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedJosh Levine is called on by individual and corporate clients from industries such as financial services and pharmaceuticals to guide them through complex regulatory proceedings and investigations.4 Lawrence S SpiegelSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedLawrence Spiegel is an experienced defense attorney who offers a proven track record handling internal and external investigations and related proceedings.4 Mary Beth HoganDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedMary Beth Hogan offers impressive experience handling both internal and external investigations for a range of institutions, often taking on cases involving sensitive allegations of sexual misconduct.4 Michael ConsidineSeward & Kissel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMichael Considine operates a broad criminal defense practice, which includes defending individuals against government proceedings and handling monitorships.4 Nola HellerMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedNola Heller offers valuable trial experience and defends both individuals and companies against the full range of white-collar criminal allegations.4 Patricia A PileggiArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedFormer Assistant US Attorney Patricia Pileggi offers individual and corporate clients representation in the full range of white-collar proceedings and government investigations.4 Richard C. TarlowePaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRichard Tarlowe is recommended for his work defending companies and high-level employees facing a broad array of criminal and regulatory issues, regularly handling matters involving allegations of financial fraud, corruption and tax violation.4 Robert H Hotz, JrLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedRobert Hotz is frequently called on by companies and individual clients to handle regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal investigations.4 Sarah EddyWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedFormer Chief of Appeals at the US Attorney's Office, Sarah Eddy's private practice regularly sees her conduct internal investigations on behalf of special committees and defending corporations against the DOJ.4 Scott EdelmanMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedChairman of the firm Scott Edelman is recognized for the deft guidance he provides to companies facing criminal investigations and trials.4 Scott ResnikKatten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedScott Resnik is a go-to litigator for both individuals and corporations seeking representation in criminal investigations and trials, drawing on former experience as a prosecutor.4 Shari BrandtPerkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedShari Brandt demonstrates expertise in a variety of white-collar proceedings, having acted in significant internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal and civil litigation, particularly for clients from the financial services sector.4 Stephen JurisFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedStephen Juris offers experience across a range of criminal and regulatory defense work, as well as complex civil disputes, often advising on matters involving alleged market manipulation, FCPA violations and fraud.4 Steven GlaserSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedSteven Glaser is noted for his work defending clients facing complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving allegations including FCPA violations, securities fraud and money laundering.4 Tatiana R. MartinsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedTatiana Martins has valuable experience defending clients caught up in complex cross-border investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations on behalf of large corporations.- Gregory MorvilloMorvillo PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4
- Jonathan BachShapiro Arato Bach LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4
- Nelson BoxerPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 4
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5 Alan J BrudnerKatten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked"He is so calm but when he gets in the courtroom you don't want to be in his way because he is an impressive litigator who produces great work product both written and in court."5 Amanda KramerCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAmanda Kramer handles government investigations, enforcement actions, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Particuarly noted for her expertise in workplace culture reviews in gender and racial equality and sexual misconduct cases.5 Andrew D GoldsteinCooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAndrew Goldstein regularly represents individuals and companies facing government investigations involving a broad range of allegations. He has notable expertise in cross-border matters and heads the firm's white-collar group.5 Andrew HruskaKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedAndrew Hruska is recognized for his broad white-collar practice, which sees him frequently represent clients from the financial services industry in complex disputes.5 Andrew LanklerBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAndrew Lankler represents individuals and companies in both government and internal investigations. He has notable experience handling bribery and corruption-related matters.5 Andrew St. LaurentHarris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAndrew St. Laurent operates a broad regulatory and white-collar litigation practice. He fields particular expertise in the defense of individuals facing high-stakes proceedings.5 Andrew Z MichaelsonKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedAndrew Michaelson offers notable expertise in defending clients from a range of industries in complex criminal proceedings, with particular experience in matters relating to alleged securities violations.5 Avi WeitzmanPaul Hastings LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAvi Weitzman supports clients in both internal investigations and criminal proceedings, related to a range of issues, including fraud and insider trading. Also adept at handling cross-border matters.5 Benjamin S. FischerMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedBenjamin Fischer is relied on by high-level employees and companies facing complex criminal proceedings arising out of allegations of financial misconduct.5 Bonnie BakerFriedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBonnie Baker supports the team in its defense of high-profile individuals in a range of white-collar proceedings.5 Brian FeldmanAurelian Law PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBrian Feldman is particularly recognized for his representation of corporate clients within the healthcare and pharmaceutical space during criminal proceedings.5 Brian JacobsMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBrian Jacobs is noted for his sophisticated representation of individuals facing white-collar criminal indictments and government investigations.5 Carlos F OrtizBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedCarlos Ortiz regularly acts in white-collar investigations and criminal proceedings, offering particular expertise in cases involving FCPA violations.5 Celeste KoeleveldClifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAppellate specialist Celeste Koeleveld routinely defends individual and corporate clients accused of financial crimes, with significant experience handling high-profile international cases.5 Charles T SpadaLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedCharles Spada navigates government investigations into a range of alleged white-collar crimes on behalf of both individual and corporate clients.5 Christian EverdellCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedChristian Everdell attracts market attention for his representation of high-profile individuals. His expertise includes cross-border disputes and allegations of tax fraud.5 Daniel SteinWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedFormer chief of the Criminal Division for the Southern District of New York, Daniel Stein, defends both individuals and companies in a range of white-collar proceedings.5 David EskewAbell Eskew Landau | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDavid Eskew frequently defends individuals in healthcare fraud-related white-collar proceedings. He offers further experience handling investigations relating to allegations including fraud and bribery.5 Douglas JensenSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDouglas Jensen provides representation to individual and corporate clients under investigations. He demonstrates the ability to take on complex cross-border cases.5 E Danya PerryPerry Law | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDanya Perry is particularly noted for her trial work, drawing upon extensive experience as a former prosecutor. Offers expertise to corporations and individuals in a wide range of criminal allegations.5 Erin SloaneWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedFCPA compliance expert Erin Sloane provides expert representation for companies under investigation by bodies such as the DOJ. She also has a wealth of experience handling complex cross-border matters.5 Evan NorrisCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked"He is convincing and knows how to quickly identify the most delicate issues of a file and then put in place a thoughtful action plan that delivers results. He inspires confidence and his international experience is a real asset for his clients and colleagues."5 Faith Elizabeth GaySelendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedFaith Elizabeth Gay conducts sensitive internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients, as well as representing individuals facing criminal prosecution.5 Jason P.W. HalperinMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJason Halperin represents both individuals and organizations under government investigation. He frequently handles matters involving a wide range of allegations, including corruption and fraud.5 Jeffrey A UdellWalden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJeffrey Udell represents individuals in parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings in a range of cases, including those involving allegations of insider trading and cyber crimes.5 Jenny KramerAlston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJenny Kramer has sought-after experience representing large corporations and individuals under sensitive criminal investigation by the DOJ.5 Jessica A. MasellaDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJessica Masella undertakes government and internal investigations on behalf of her individual and corporate clients, regularly handling matters with complex cross-border aspects.5 John P NowakSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJohn Nowak is noted for his experience in handling both internal and government investigations. His practice is complemented by his ability to take on complex cross-border work.5 Jonathan HarrisHarris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJonathan Harris is an SEC expert who offers individuals further representation in criminal proceedings and trials. He frequently defends against allegations of financial fraud.5 Jonathan KolodnerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJonathan Kolodner has a strong cross-border investigations practice with expertise in areas such as FCPA violations. He frequently represents financial institutions and insurance providers, among others.5 Jonathan NewBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJonathan New represents individuals and corporations in a range of white-collar cases, with experience handling allegations of financial fraud, embezzlement and environmental crimes.5 Larry KrantzKrantz & Berman LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedLarry Krantz brings to bear three decades of litigation experience in both criminal and civil proceedings. He frequently represents individual clients in connection with serious government investigations.5 Lisa VicensCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedLisa Vicens is noted for her expertise in representing public companies and their boards in internal and governmental investigations. She is adept at handling FCPA matters.5 Matthew SchwartzBoies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMatthew Schwartz's representation is regularly sought by individual clients facing significant white-collar trials and appeals. He is also noted for his expert handling of corporate investigations and proceedings.5 Michael BuchananPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMichael Buchanan handles a range of white-collar matters involving securities, insider trading, tax, accounting and healthcare fraud. Also noted for his expert handling of patent litigation and cybersecurity matters.5 Michael FeldbergReichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 18 Years RankedMichael Feldberg brings extensive experience to his practice defending corporations and individual clients facing regulatory investigations and criminal trial proceedings, acting for clients from a diverse array of industries.5 Michael MartinezKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMichael Martinez is noted for his representation of individuals and high-profile corporates in major government investigations. Demonstrates a particular expertise before the SEC.5 Michael MillerSteptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedMichael Miller concentrates his practice on the representation of individual clients facing criminal proceedings, including extradition cases.5 Michael TremonteSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMichael Tremonte provides white-collar criminal defense to both individual and corporate clients as part of his wider litigation practice.5 Michelle LevinSteptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMichelle Levin has experience of defending individuals and companies in a range of white-collar proceedings, including investigations and prosecutions.5 Palmina M FavaVinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPalmina Fava is noted for her sophisticated handling of cross-border investigations, particularly those involving the FCPA. She has substantial experience acting on behalf of Latin American clients.5 Peter SkinnerMorrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPeter Skinner focuses on regulatory compliance, white-collar defense, corporate internal investigations, and complex civil litigation on behalf of companies, financial institutions, boards, and individuals. He is particularly noted for his adept handling of RICO violations.5 Robert M RadickMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedRobert Radick frequently defends companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and investigations. He has particular expertise working with healthcare sector clients.5 Rodney VillazorClark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRodney Villazor provides individuals and companies with representation in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. His experience includes cases involving allegations of financial fraud.5 Ruti SmithlineMorrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRuti Smithline is routinely retained as counsel on both internal and external investigations. She offers particular expertise in handling proceedings involving South America.5 Seetha RamachandranProskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedSeetha Ramachandran enjoys a burgeoning reputation for her white-collar criminal defense practice, with notable expertise in financial fraud and AML matters. She is held in particularly high regard for her expertise in asset forfeiture work.5 Telemachus P. KasulisMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedTelemachus Kasulis' practice sees him handle internal and external investigations, regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions for a range of clients.5 William DevaneyBaker McKenzie | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedWilliam Devaney frequently defends companies and individuals against a wide range of criminal allegations, including those of corruption, financial fraud and antitrust violations.5 Winston PaesDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedWinston Paes applies his strong prosecutorial background in securities and business fraud to his representation of companies in white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.- Joshua KleinPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5
- Nick LewinKrieger Lewin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5
- Paul M KriegerKrieger Lewin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5
- Samidh Guha, Esq.Guha PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Anne Cortina PerryJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAnne Cortina Perry handles governmental, internal and regulatory investigations in a variety of areas, including financial crime, antitrust and corruption. She is also adept in matters involving #MeToo and other allegations of criminal, sexual, or racial harassment or discrimination.U Anne E. RailtonGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAnne Railton comes recommended for her impressive experience representing significant corporate clients under criminal investigation for alleged tax fraud, as well as other financial crimes.U Bob AllenKirkland & Ellis | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRobert Allen of Kirkland & Ellis is a rising star noted for his representation of corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.U Brendan QuigleyBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAs a former prosecutor, Brendan Quigley brings with him experience across a range of issues, including fraud and FCA allegations, as well as complex, multijurisdictional investigations.U Kate CassidyMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedKate Cassidy defends individual and corporate clients against a variety of state and federal investigations and proceedings, involving fraud, bribery and RICO charges.U Katherine StollerShearman & Sterling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedKatherine Stoller is noted for her expertise in representing companies and individuals in criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory issues.U Kimberly ZelnickFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedKimberly Zelnick is a go-to attorney for clients such as domestic and international financial institutions facing a wide range of regulatory and criminal investigations.U Martin BellSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMartin Bell is a former prosecutor noted for his expert representation of companies, boards and executives in investigations, enforcement matters and litigation.U Michael D. MannSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMichael Mann is frequently called on to guide clients facing investigations and litigation. Clients range from banks, financial services companies, private equity funds to pharmaceutical and medical device companies.U Zainab N AhmadGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedZainab Ahmad is noted for her expertise in white-collar defense and investigations in matters involving corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and FCPA issues.- Erin DoughertyBrune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Bradley GershelBallard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedBradley Gershel advises on the full gamut of white-collar proceedings, acting for both individuals and corporate entities.