Ranking tables
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Aaron R Marcu Freshfields US LLP21 Years Ranked
- Audrey Strauss Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP10 Years Ranked
- Barbara Jones Bracewell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Bruce E Yannett Debevoise & Plimpton LLP19 Years Ranked
- Charles Clayman Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.1 Years Ranked
- Edward JM Little Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP17 Years Ranked
- Elkan Abramowitz Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.22 Years Ranked
- Frank Wohl Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP21 Years Ranked
- John S Siffert Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP22 Years Ranked
- Michele Hirshman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
- Richard D Owens Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Alexandra Shapiro Shapiro Arato Bach LLP 8 Years Ranked
- Amy Walsh Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP7 Years Ranked
- Andrew J Ceresney Debevoise & Plimpton LLP15 Years Ranked
- Anirudh Bansal Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP13 Years Ranked
- Anjan Sahni WilmerHale9 Years Ranked
- Barry A Bohrer Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC20 Years Ranked
- Boyd M Johnson III WilmerHale11 Years Ranked
- Dani James Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- David Esseks A&O Shearman15 Years Ranked
- David M Zornow Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates22 Years Ranked
- David Meister Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- George Canellos Milbank LLP14 Years Ranked
- Greg Andres Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP8 Years Ranked
- Helen Cantwell Debevoise & Plimpton LLP12 Years Ranked
- Helen Gredd Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP15 Years Ranked
- Isabelle Kirshner Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.5 Years Ranked
- James J Benjamin, Jr Akin16 Years Ranked
- Jillian Berman Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP7 Years Ranked
- Joanna C. Hendon Alston & Bird LLP11 Years Ranked
- Joel M Cohen White & Case LLP12 Years Ranked
- John Gleeson Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Joon H Kim Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Katherine R Goldstein Akin7 Years Ranked
- Katya Jestin Jenner & Block LLP8 Years Ranked
- Lee S Richards III Perkins Coie LLP22 Years Ranked
- Lev Dassin Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP14 Years Ranked
- Linda Imes Blank Rome LLP17 Years Ranked
- Loretta E Lynch Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lorin L Reisner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP10 Years Ranked
- Marc L Mukasey Mukasey Young LLP12 Years Ranked
- Mark S Cohen Cohen & Gresser LLP13 Years Ranked
- Martine Beamon Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
- Mary Mulligan Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Michael Schachter Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Nancy Kestenbaum Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Bourtin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Paul Schoeman HSF Kramer12 Years Ranked
- Peter Chavkin Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC16 Years Ranked
- Randall Jackson Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz5 Years Ranked
- Richard F Albert Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.13 Years Ranked
- Richard M Strassberg Goodwin21 Years Ranked
- Rita Glavin Glavin PLLC6 Years Ranked
- Robert J Anello Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.17 Years Ranked
- Robert J Cleary Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP14 Years Ranked
- Roberto Finzi Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
- Sean Hecker Hecker Fink LLP16 Years Ranked
- Sharon L. McCarthy Kostelanetz LLP7 Years Ranked
- Steven R Peikin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Susan Necheles NechelesLaw LLP12 Years Ranked
- Victor Hou Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP8 Years Ranked
- Guy PetrilloPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
Band 2
- Adam Siegel Freshfields US LLP14 Years Ranked
- Alan Vinegrad Covington & Burling LLP20 Years Ranked
- Alexander Willscher Sullivan & Cromwell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Anthony Barkow Jenner & Block LLP9 Years Ranked
- Arlo Devlin-Brown Treanor Devlin Brown PLLC5 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Gruenstein Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP7 Years Ranked
- Carrie Cohen Morrison Foerster7 Years Ranked
- Christopher Conniff Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked
- Christopher J Clark Clark Smith Villazor LLP15 Years Ranked
- Christopher L Garcia Latham & Watkins LLP9 Years Ranked
- Daniel J Fetterman Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP16 Years Ranked
- Daniel Ruzumna Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP14 Years Ranked
- David B Anders Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz15 Years Ranked
- David Massey Perkins Coie LLP7 Years Ranked
- David N Kelley O'Melveny & Myers LLP17 Years Ranked
- Eric Corngold Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Evan Barr Reed Smith LLP14 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey S Berman Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP4 Years Ranked
- Glen McGorty Crowell & Moring LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jacquelyn Kasulis Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- James McGovern Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jenna Dabbs Hecker Fink LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jeremy H Temkin Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.14 Years Ranked
- Jim Walden Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP8 Years Ranked
- Joan Loughnane Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- John Buretta Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP8 Years Ranked
- John F Savarese Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz22 Years Ranked
- John Hillebrecht DLA Piper LLP (US)9 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Polkes White & Case LLP20 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Streeter Dechert LLP11 Years Ranked
- Justine Harris Harris Trzaskoma LLP6 Years Ranked
- Kelly T Currie Crowell & Moring LLP7 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Gerschwer Barnes & Thornburg LLP12 Years Ranked
- Lynn Neils Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP11 Years Ranked
- Marc A. Weinstein Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP14 Years Ranked
- Marc Berger Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Marjorie Peerce Ballard Spahr LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael G McGovern Ropes & Gray LLP12 Years Ranked
- Michael S Kim Kobre & Kim17 Years Ranked
- Morris Fodeman Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Goldin Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP11 Years Ranked
- Nicole Friedlander Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Parvin Moyne Akin7 Years Ranked
- Patricia A Pileggi ArentFox Schiff LLP4 Years Ranked
- Patrick J Smith Clark Smith Villazor LLP11 Years Ranked
- Reed Brodsky Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Richard C. Tarlowe Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP6 Years Ranked
- Sarah Coyne Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
- Seth Levine Levine Lee LLP12 Years Ranked
- Sharon Cohen-Levin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP7 Years Ranked
- Steven G Kobre Kobre & Kim16 Years Ranked
- Theresa Trzaskoma Harris Trzaskoma LLP6 Years Ranked
- William Harrington Goodwin10 Years Ranked
- William Johnson King & Spalding LLP14 Years Ranked
- Tai H ParkTai Park PLLC
Band 3
- Alexander Southwell McDermott Will & Emery LLP11 Years Ranked
- Andrew D Goldstein Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Naftalis Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Celeste Koeleveld Clifford Chance US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Daniel Levy McKool Smith5 Years Ranked
- Daniel Stein Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP5 Years Ranked
- Daniel Zelenko Crowell & Moring LLP14 Years Ranked
- David Miller Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 Years Ranked
- David Spears Blank Rome LLP16 Years Ranked
- Derek Cohen Baker Botts L.L.P.10 Years Ranked
- Eugene Ingoglia A&O Shearman6 Years Ranked
- Gabrielle Friedman Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP5 Years Ranked
- George A Stamboulidis BakerHostetler LLP14 Years Ranked
- Ilene Jaroslaw Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP2 Years Ranked
- James D Gatta Goodwin6 Years Ranked
- James Mitchell Ballard Spahr LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Brown Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
- John J Carney BakerHostetler LLP16 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Bach Shapiro Arato Bach LLP 17 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Kolodner Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan S Abernethy Cohen & Gresser LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jonathan S Sack Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.12 Years Ranked
- Joshua Goldberg Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP11 Years Ranked
- Kelly Moore Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP9 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Breen Foley & Lardner LLP16 Years Ranked
- Larry Krantz Krantz & Berman LLP4 Years Ranked
- Lauren J Resnick BakerHostetler LLP13 Years Ranked
- Lisa Vicens Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP6 Years Ranked
- Marcus Asner Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
- Maria T Galeno Pillsbury9 Years Ranked
- Mark A Racanelli O'Melveny & Myers LLP7 Years Ranked
- Michael A Levy Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael A Rogoff Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
- Michael Asaro Akin13 Years Ranked
- Michael Martinez Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Miller Steptoe LLP15 Years Ranked
- Mylan Denerstein Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP5 Years Ranked
- Nick Lewin KKL LLP4 Years Ranked
- Nola Heller Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
- Paul Krieger KKL LLP5 Years Ranked
- Richard D Weinberg Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.13 Years Ranked
- Ronald G White Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP10 Years Ranked
- Sarah Eddy Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz4 Years Ranked
- Scott Resnik Katten7 Years Ranked
- Sean Haran Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP6 Years Ranked
- Stephen Fishbein A&O Shearman19 Years Ranked
- Steven F Molo MoloLamken LLP16 Years Ranked
- Steven Glaser Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
- Suzanne Jaffe Bloom Winston & Strawn LLP14 Years Ranked
- Tatiana R. Martins Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Telemachus P. Kasulis Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.6 Years Ranked
- Winston Paes Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Priya ChaudhryChaudhryLaw PLLC
- Timothy TreanorTreanor Devlin Brown PLLC
Band 4
- Alan J Brudner Katten4 Years Ranked
- Alex Spiro Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Amanda Kramer Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Andrew Hruska King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
- Avi Weitzman Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brian D Linder Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.1 Years Ranked
- Brian Feldman Aurelian Law PLLC5 Years Ranked
- Brian Jacobs Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.4 Years Ranked
- Charles T Spada Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christian Everdell Cohen & Gresser LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christopher J. Gunther Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
- Craig Carpenito King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
- Daniel Silver Clifford Chance US LLP6 Years Ranked
- Darren LaVerne Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
- David Siegal Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC5 Years Ranked
- Douglas Jensen Sher Tremonte LLP4 Years Ranked
- E Danya Perry Perry Law3 Years Ranked
- Erin Sloane WilmerHale9 Years Ranked
- Faith Elizabeth Gay Selendy Gay PLLC19 Years Ranked
- Harry Sandick Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP5 Years Ranked
- Henry Mazurek Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Howard E Heiss O'Melveny & Myers LLP22 Years Ranked
- James Loonam Jones Day1 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Achilles Blank Rome LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jenny Kramer Alston & Bird LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jessica A. Masella DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Josh Levine Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP14 Years Ranked
- Lawrence S Spiegel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates13 Years Ranked
- Lisa Zornberg Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.3 Years Ranked
- Michael Considine Seward & Kissel LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Ferrara Hecker Fink LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michael Tremonte Sher Tremonte LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michelle Levin Steptoe LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert H Hotz, Jr Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
- Robert M Radick Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.8 Years Ranked
- Rodney Villazor Clark Smith Villazor LLP5 Years Ranked
- Seetha Ramachandran Proskauer Rose LLP3 Years Ranked
- Seth Ducharme Bracewell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Shari Brandt Perkins Coie LLP8 Years Ranked
- Stephen Juris Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP9 Years Ranked
- William Devaney Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
- Zachary Brez Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gregory MorvilloMorvillo PLLC
- Nelson BoxerPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
Band 5
- Andrew Geist O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
- Andrew Lankler Baker Botts L.L.P.4 Years Ranked
- Andrew St. Laurent Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrew Z Michaelson King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
- Anne E. Railton Goodwin5 Years Ranked
- Benjamin S. Fischer Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.7 Years Ranked
- Bob Allen Kirkland & Ellis3 Years Ranked
- Bonnie Baker Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Brendan McGuire WilmerHale1 Years Ranked
- Brendan Quigley Baker Botts L.L.P.3 Years Ranked
- Bryan C. Skarlatos Kostelanetz LLP17 Years Ranked
- Carlos F Ortiz BakerHostetler LLP8 Years Ranked
- Catherine Foti Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.2 Years Ranked
- David Eskew Abell Eskew Landau4 Years Ranked
- David Patton Hecker Fink LLP1 Years Ranked
- Dietrich L. Snell Proskauer Rose LLP13 Years Ranked
- Douglas K. Yatter Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Douglass Maynard Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP4 Years Ranked
- Edward B. Diskant McDermott Will & Emery LLP1 Years Ranked
- Evan Norris Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP5 Years Ranked
- Gina Parlovecchio Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
- Guy Singer McDermott Will & Emery LLP9 Years Ranked
- Harris Fischman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ilan Graff Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jacqueline Wolff Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jaimie Nawaday Seward & Kissel LLP1 Years Ranked
- James McDonald Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jane Shvets Debevoise & Plimpton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jason Brown Cohen & Gresser LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jason P.W. Halperin Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC4 Years Ranked
- Jay Holtmeier WilmerHale14 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey A Udell Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jerry Bernstein Blank Rome LLP2 Years Ranked
- John Nathanson A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
- John P Nowak Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Harris Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan New BakerHostetler LLP5 Years Ranked
- Joseph Perry Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
- Julia Gatto Steptoe LLP1 Years Ranked
- Julian Moore A&O Shearman1 Years Ranked
- Kate Cassidy Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.3 Years Ranked
- Kenneth M. Abell Abell Eskew Landau4 Years Ranked
- Kimberly Zelnick Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lisa Cahill Lisa Cahill Law1 Years Ranked
- Mark Bini Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked
- Matthew Levine Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP1 Years Ranked
- Matthew Schwartz Boies Schiller Flexner LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Buchanan Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael D. Mann Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Feldberg Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP20 Years Ranked
- Michael Osnato Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
- Nicole Boeckmann Bracewell LLP1 Years Ranked
- Palmina M Fava Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Peter Skinner Boies Schiller Flexner LLP3 Years Ranked
- Rahul Mukhi Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Robert S Frenchman Dynamis LLP1 Years Ranked
- Russell Capone Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ruti Smithline Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
- Ryan Poscablo Steptoe LLP1 Years Ranked
- Samidh Guha Venable LLP3 Years Ranked
- Samson Enzer Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Scott Edelman Milbank LLP22 Years Ranked
- Shawn Crowley Hecker Fink LLP2 Years Ranked
- Sid Kamaraju Pryor Cashman LLP1 Years Ranked
- Tami Stark White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
- Tawfiq Rangwala Milbank LLP1 Years Ranked
- Christine ChungChristine H. Chung PLLC
- Joshua KleinPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
- Silvia SerpeSerpe LLC
Up and Coming
- Andrea Griswold Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
- Anne Cortina Perry Jenner & Block LLP3 Years Ranked
- Anne M. Evans Akin1 Years Ranked
- Casey Donnelly Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked
- Edward Imperatore Morrison Foerster2 Years Ranked
- Effie Blassberger Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.1 Years Ranked
- Jordan Estes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Katherine Stoller A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
- Martin Bell Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Laroche Milbank LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael Robotti Ballard Spahr LLP2 Years Ranked
- Noam Biale Sher Tremonte LLP2 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Mermelstein O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
- Rebekah Donaleski Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Robert Boone WilmerHale1 Years Ranked
- Temidayo Aganga-Williams Selendy Gay PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Thomas McKay Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Tim Haggerty Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Torrey Young Mukasey Young LLP1 Years Ranked
- Zainab N Ahmad Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Emma SpiroPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
- Erin DoughertyBrune Law P.C.
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Aaron R MarcuFreshfields US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 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.S Audrey StraussFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 10 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 Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 4 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 Bruce E YannettDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 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.S Charles ClaymanClayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 1 Years RankedAs former Assistant United States Attorney in the EDNY, now chairman of the firm Charles Clayman brings vast experience representing individuals in state and federal investigations and prosecutions. His experience includes internal investigations, money laundering, RICO, fraud and cyber currency crimes.
S Edward JM LittleHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 17 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 Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 22 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 Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 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 Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 22 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 Michele HirshmanPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 14 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 Richard D OwensLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Senior Statespeople | 17 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.
Eminent Practitioners
E Mary Jo WhiteDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 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 Investigations2025 | Star Individuals | 22 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 BerkeGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Star Individuals | 18 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 Investigations2025 | Star Individuals | 16 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 Investigations2025 | Star Individuals | 17 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 Investigations2025 | Star Individuals | 22 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 Alexandra ShapiroShapiro Arato Bach LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedAlexandra Shapiro is considered a preeminent figure in the criminal appellate space, and offers impressive experience acting in state and federal appellate courts.1 Amy WalshOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 7 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 15 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedAnirudh Bansal advises major organizations and their high-level employees on the full range of criminal investigations and regulatory matters.1 Anjan SahniWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAnjan Sahni draws extensive praise for his sophisticated criminal practice encompassing regulatory investigations and allegations of fraud and insider trading.1 Barry A BohrerMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 20 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 Boyd M Johnson IIIWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 11 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.1 Dani JamesGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDani James is regularly called on by individuals facing criminal proceedings and companies involved in federal investigations.1 David EsseksA&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 15 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 22 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 David MeisterSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 9 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.1 George CanellosMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 14 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 Greg AndresDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedGreg Andres offers impressive government experience. He handles complex criminal proceedings and trials for corporations and individuals.1 Helen CantwellDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 12 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 15 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 Isabelle KirshnerClayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 5 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.1 James J Benjamin, JrAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 16 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 Jillian BermanLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 7 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.1 Joanna C. HendonAlston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 11 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 Joel M CohenWhite & Case LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 12 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.1 John GleesonDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 5 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 7 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 Katherine R GoldsteinAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 7 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.1 Katya JestinJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 8 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedLee Richards draws on decades of experience representing senior employees and institutions in external and internal investigations and related criminal proceedings.1 Lev DassinCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedLev Dassin brings notable expertise in representing companies and their high-level employees to his handling of a broad range of often multi-jurisdictional matters, including complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.1 Linda ImesBlank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 17 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 5 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 Lorin L ReisnerPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedLorin Reisner offers impressive experience in leading government positions. He handles a wide range of criminal proceedings for major corporate clients.1 Marc L MukaseyMukasey Young LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 12 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.1 Mark S CohenCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 13 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.1 Martine BeamonDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 15 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedMary Mulligan handles the full range of white-collar defense work, having represented clients accused of a broad array of criminal allegations, including various types of fraud, criminal tax and FCA violations.She is co-head of the firm's white-collar practice.
1 Michael SchachterWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 14 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 12 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 Nicolas BourtinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedNicolas Bourtin routinely represents major financial institutions and large corporations in complex external and internal investigations. He demonstrates further expertise in criminal trial and appellate matters.1 Paul SchoemanHSF Kramer | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 12 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 Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 16 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 Randall JacksonWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedRandall Jackson offers valuable trial and cross-border experience, regularly representing companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and government investigations.1 Richard F AlbertMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 13 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.1 Richard M StrassbergGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 21 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 Rita GlavinGlavin PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedRita Glavin of Glavin PLLC represents clients facing investigations and enforcement proceedings relating to a variety of allegations, including fraud, money laundering and insider trading.1 Robert J AnelloMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRobert Anello's sophisticated white-collar practice sees him regularly act for companies and individual clients facing significant criminal proceedings and investigations.1 Robert J ClearyPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedRobert Cleary is a go-to attorney for individuals and corporate clients facing high-stakes criminal proceedings and complex regulatory investigations.1 Roberto FinziPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedRoberto Finzi handles an impressive range of mandates, including major domestic and international investigations by the DOJ and regulatory bodies.1 Sean HeckerHecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedSean Hecker wins universal acclaim for his sophisticated practice, which regularly sees him called on to defend complex, high-stakes criminal trials.1 Sharon L. McCarthyKostelanetz LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 7 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.1 Steven R PeikinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedFormer co-director of the SEC Steven Peikin frequently handles major internal and government investigations on behalf of large corporations.1 Susan NechelesNechelesLaw LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedSusan Necheles of NechelesLaw LLP focuses on the defense of individuals facing regulatory investigations and complex criminal proceedings, often acting in cases involving allegations of fraud and corruption.1 Victor HouCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1 | 8 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.- Guy PetrilloPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 1
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2 Adam SiegelFreshfields US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 14 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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 20 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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 10 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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 9 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 Arlo Devlin-BrownTreanor Devlin Brown PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.2 Benjamin GruensteinCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 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.2 Carrie CohenMorrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 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 ConniffRopes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 10 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.2 Christopher J ClarkClark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 15 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 L GarciaLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedChristopher Garcia regularly called on by global companies to conduct internal investigations and defend regulatory proceedings.2 Daniel J FettermanKasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedDaniel Fetterman is an experienced litigator with notable expertise handling significant criminal trials involving allegations such as corruption and fraud.2 Daniel RuzumnaPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 14 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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDavid Anders is regularly called on by major corporations facing regulatory investigations and complex criminal allegations.2 David MasseyPerkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 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.2 David N KelleyO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 17 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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedEric Corngold is co-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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedEvan Barr of Reed Smith LLP 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 Geoffrey S BermanFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 4 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 Department of Justice investigations and also conducts internal investigations.2 Glen McGortyCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedGlen McGorty's broad practice sees him handle both internal and external investigations involving allegations such as FCA violations, fraud and corruption.2 Jacquelyn KasulisKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedJacquelyn Kasulis leverages her extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies, executives and boards of directors in complex white-collar investigations and litigation.2 James McGovernVinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJames McGovern of Vinson & Elkins LLP brings his impressive experience to bear on behalf of individual and corporate clients facing internal and external investigations and criminal enforcement proceedings.2 Jenna DabbsHecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJenna Dabbs' prominent practice sees her represent both individual and corporate clients facing allegations such as fraud, corruption and FCA violations.2 Jeremy H TemkinMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 14 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 Jim WaldenWalden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 8 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 Joan LoughnaneSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedJoan Loughnane frequently defends corporations and individuals in high-profile white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.2 John BurettaCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 8 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.2 John F SavareseWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 22 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 John HillebrechtDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedJohn Hillebrecht is frequently called on by corporations and their executives to handle investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, often with cross-border elements.2 Jonathan PolkesWhite & Case LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedJonathan Polkes is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with enviable experience defending clients embroiled in regulatory proceedings and civil securities litigation.2 Jonathan StreeterDechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 11 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 HarrisHarris Trzaskoma LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJustine Harris draws on her experience as a federal defender to counsel individuals and corporations facing complex criminal allegations.2 Kelly T CurrieCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 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.2 Lawrence GerschwerBarnes & Thornburg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedLawrence Gerschwer of Barnes & Thornburg LLP 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 Lynn NeilsElliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 11 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 multi-jurisdictional elements.2 Marc A. WeinsteinHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMarc Weinstein heads the firm's white-collar group and handles the full range of criminal matters for both individual and corporate clients.2 Marc BergerLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedMarc Berger is global co-chair of the firm's white collar defense and investigations practice. Companies, boards and executives accused of a range of issues including market manipulation, insider trading and crypto-related fraud benefit from his extensive prior experience in the SEC.
2 Marjorie PeerceBallard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 9 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 Michael G McGovernRopes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 12 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 Michael S KimKobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedMichael Kim offers impressive experience handling major cross-border investigations involving fraud and asset forfeiture. He frequently advises in relation to a range of complex criminal disputes.2 Morris FodemanWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMorris Fodeman of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has a well-regarded litigation practice that spans complex criminal work, SEC enforcement matters and internal investigations, while also bringing notable prosecutorial experience.2 Nicholas GoldinSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedNicholas Goldin is highlighted for his work advising corporations and individuals under investigation by various regulatory and governmental bodies for complex criminal allegations.2 Nicole FriedlanderSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.2 Parvin MoyneAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 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.2 Patricia A PileggiArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedFormer Assistant US Attorney Patricia Pileggi of ArentFox Schiff LLP offers individual and corporate clients representation in the full range of white-collar proceedings and government investigations.2 Patrick J SmithClark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 11 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 Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 11 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 C. TarlowePaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 6 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.2 Sarah CoyneRopes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 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.2 Seth LevineLevine Lee LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 12 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 Cohen-LevinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSharon Cohen Levin's impressive experience includes the representation of financial institutions in criminal investigations with far-reaching, international significance.2 Steven G KobreKobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSteven Kobre is regularly called on by a range of clients, including financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. He counsels on complex criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as high-stakes commercial litigation.2 Theresa TrzaskomaHarris Trzaskoma LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 6 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.2 William HarringtonGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 10 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 JohnsonKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2 | 14 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.- Tai H ParkTai Park PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 2
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3 Alexander SouthwellMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 11 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 Andrew D GoldsteinCooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 4 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.3 Benjamin NaftalisLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedBenjamin Naftalis has a well-regarded criminal defense practice, which includes internal and external investigations and complex defense proceedings.3 Celeste KoeleveldClifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAppellate specialist Celeste Koeleveld routinely defends individual and corporate clients accused of financial crimes, with significant experience handling high-profile international cases.3 Daniel LevyMcKool Smith | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDaniel Levy of McKool Smith frequently navigates criminal cases involving fraud and securities-related issues. He is particularly experienced in representing international banks.3 Daniel SteinWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.
3 Daniel ZelenkoCrowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 14 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.3 David MillerGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.
3 David SpearsBlank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedDavid Spears offers a wealth of experience acting for financial services sector clients in criminal trials and civil enforcement and regulatory proceedings.3 Derek CohenBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 10 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 Eugene IngogliaA&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 6 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.3 Gabrielle FriedmanLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGabrielle Friedman is particularly noted for her cross-border criminal defense expertise, which includes handling FCPA and tax mandates.Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Education|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing3 George A StamboulidisBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 14 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 Ilene JaroslawElliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedIlene Jaroslaw is recommended for her work defending clients against a range of criminal allegations including money laundering, fraud and tax evasion.
3 James D GattaGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 6 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.3 James MitchellBallard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 9 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 Jeffrey BrownDechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedJeffrey Brown leverages his extensive experience as formal prosecutor to expertly represent companies and individuals in criminal and civil investigations. He is also highlighted for his strong trial capability.3 John J CarneyBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 16 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 BachShapiro Arato Bach LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedJonathan Bach offers a wealth of criminal trial experience and notable expertise acting in matters involving allegations including fraud, FCPA violations and public corruption.3 Jonathan KolodnerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.3 Jonathan S AbernethyCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 12 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 11 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedKelly Moore of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP routinely represents clients in connection with a host of criminal and regulatory proceedings, including investigations by the DOJ and SEC.
3 Kenneth BreenFoley & Lardner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedKenneth Breen of Foley & Lardner LLP 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 Larry KrantzKrantz & Berman LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedLarry Krantz of Krantz & Berman 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.3 Lauren J ResnickBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 Lisa VicensCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 6 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.3 Marcus AsnerArnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 14 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 9 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 7 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 14 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 Michael MartinezGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMichael Martinez is noted for his representation of individuals and high-profile corporates in major government investigations. Demonstrates particular expertise before the SEC.3 Michael MillerSteptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedMichael Miller concentrates his practice on the representation of individual clients facing criminal proceedings, including extradition cases.3 Mylan DenersteinGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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 Nick LewinKKL LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNick Lewin's broad practice sees him defend both individual and corporate clients against criminal proceedings and investigations. He is capable of taking on complex cross-border work.3 Nola HellerMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedNola Heller offers valuable trial experience and defends both individuals and companies against the full range of white-collar criminal allegations.3 Paul KriegerKKL LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedPaul Krieger focuses his practice on the representation of individual clients, corporations and non-profits facing criminal investigations and prosecution by bodies such as the DOJ. He is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in fraud and public corruption cases.
3 Richard D WeinbergMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 10 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 EddyWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 4 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.3 Scott ResnikKatten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 7 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.3 Sean HaranWalden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 6 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 Stephen FishbeinA&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 19 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 Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 16 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 Steven GlaserSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 14 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.3 Suzanne Jaffe BloomWinston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSuzanne Jaffe Bloom co-heads Winston & Strawn LP'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 Tatiana R. MartinsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.3 Telemachus P. KasulisMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedTelemachus Kasulis' practice sees him handle internal and external investigations, regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions for a range of clients.3 Winston PaesDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.- Priya ChaudhryChaudhryLaw PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3
- Timothy TreanorTreanor Devlin Brown PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 3
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4 Alan J BrudnerKatten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAlan Brudner is frequently called upon to handle complex domestic and cross-border criminal investigations for financial institutions, as well as parallel civil proceedings.4 Alex SpiroQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAlex Spiro serves as co-chair of the firm's Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense practice. He is regularly called to handle high-stakes white-collar cases, with clients benefiting from his impressive trial skills. He is also noted for his representation of high-profile clients in regulatory investigations.
4 Amanda KramerCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAmanda Kramer handles government investigations, enforcement actions, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Particularly noted for her expertise in workplace culture reviews in gender and racial equality and sexual misconduct cases.4 Andrew HruskaKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 7 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.4 Avi WeitzmanPaul Hastings LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Brian D LinderClayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBrian Linder represents both individuals and corporations in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. His experience includes fraud, money laundering and internal investigations.
4 Brian FeldmanAurelian Law PLLC | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBrian Feldman of Aurelian Law PLLC is particularly recognized for his representation of corporate clients within the healthcare and pharmaceutical space during criminal proceedings.4 Brian JacobsMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBrian Jacobs is noted for his sophisticated representation of individuals facing white-collar criminal indictments and government investigations.4 Charles T SpadaLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCharles Spada navigates government investigations into a range of alleged white-collar crimes on behalf of both individual and corporate clients.4 Christian EverdellCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedChristian Everdell attracts market attention for his representation of high-profile individuals. His expertise includes cross-border disputes and allegations of tax fraud.4 Christopher J. GuntherSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 7 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 Craig CarpenitoKing & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCraig Carpenito is a notable white-collar attorney who expertly represents individual and corporate clients in a wide range of industries such as healthcare, finance and crypto.4 Daniel SilverClifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 6 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 Darren LaVerneGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDarren LaVerne is recommended for his work defending companies and individuals facing regulatory investigations and criminal trials concerning issues such as bribery, FCPA violations and insider trading.4 David SiegalMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDavid Siegal frequently represents high-profile individuals, such as politicians, financiers and media giants, in complex white-collar criminal proceedings.4 Douglas JensenSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDouglas Jensen provides representation to individual and corporate clients under investigations. He demonstrates the ability to take on complex cross-border cases.4 E Danya PerryPerry Law | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Erin SloaneWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 9 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.4 Faith Elizabeth GaySelendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedFaith Elizabeth Gay conducts sensitive internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients, as well as representing individuals facing criminal prosecution.
4 Harry SandickPatterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 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 Henry MazurekMeister Seelig & Fein PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHenry Mazurek of Meister Seelig & Fein is noted for his representation of individuals against state and federal prosecutors in a range of different matters, including money forfeiture and crypto. He also has experience at trial.
4 Howard E HeissO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedHoward Heiss is a seasoned white-collar practitioner with expertise handling a broad range of criminal proceedings and investigations, including criminal trials.4 James LoonamJones Day | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJames Loonam is an experienced criminal defense lawyer, often representing both corporates and individuals in investigations by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, amongst others. He has expertise in a range of issues, including insider trading, FCPA and fraud.
4 Jennifer AchillesBlank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJennifer Achilles has a strong track record defending both individuals and institutions in criminal investigations. She is also recommended for her expertise in securities litigation.4 Jenny KramerAlston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJenny Kramer has sought-after experience representing large corporations and individuals under sensitive criminal investigation by the DOJ.
4 Jessica A. MasellaDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJessica Masella undertakes government and internal investigations on behalf of her individual and corporate clients, regularly handling matters with complex cross-border aspects.4 Josh LevineSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 14 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 Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedLawrence Spiegel is an experienced defense attorney who offers a proven track record handling internal and external investigations and related proceedings.4 Lisa ZornbergMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLisa draws on her experience as former Chief of the Criminal Division of the SDNY to expertly advise on a range of white-collar criminal matters. She expertly guides clients through complex regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations.
4 Michael ConsidineSeward & Kissel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMichael Considine operates a broad criminal defense practice, which includes defending individuals against government proceedings and handling monitorships.4 Michael FerraraHecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMichael Ferrara's practice benefits from his experience as a former federal prosecutor. He expertly represents clients in matters relating to crypto, insider trading and swap-market manipulation.4 Michael TremonteSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMichael Tremonte provides white-collar criminal defense to both individual and corporate clients as part of his wider litigation practice.4 Michelle LevinSteptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMichelle Levin has experience of defending individuals and companies in a range of white-collar proceedings, including investigations and prosecutions.4 Robert H Hotz, JrLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedRobert Hotz is frequently called on by companies and individual clients to handle regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal investigations.4 Robert M RadickMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedRobert Radick frequently defends companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and investigations. He has particular expertise working with healthcare sector clients.4 Rodney VillazorClark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.4 Seetha RamachandranProskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Seth DucharmeBracewell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSeth Ducharme is known for his expert representation of clients facing allegations including wire fraud, market manipulation and fraudulent misrepresentations.4 Shari BrandtPerkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 8 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 Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 9 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 William DevaneyBaker McKenzie | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedWilliam Devaney of Baker McKenzie frequently defends companies and individuals against a wide range of criminal allegations, including those of corruption, financial fraud and antitrust violations.4 Zachary BrezKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedZachary Brez is recommended for his expert knowledge of the financial industry, regularly counseling clients in antibribery, corruption, sanctions and money laundering cases.- Gregory MorvilloMorvillo PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4
- Nelson BoxerPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 4
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5 Andrew GeistO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAndrew Geist has experience representing public companies, firms and individuals in the financial services sector. He advises his clients in investigations and litigation relating to a wide variety of matters, including financial reporting and insider trading. He is also adept at handling internal investigations.
5 Andrew LanklerBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 7 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 Anne E. RailtonGoodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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.5 Benjamin S. FischerMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedBenjamin Fischer is relied on by high-level employees and companies facing complex criminal proceedings arising out of allegations of financial misconduct.5 Bob AllenKirkland & Ellis | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRobert Allen is noted for his representation of corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.
5 Bonnie BakerFriedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedBonnie Baker supports the team in its defense of high-profile individuals in a range of white-collar proceedings.5 Brendan McGuireWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBrendan McGuire focuses on defending clients in high-stakes government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, internal investigations and complex litigation. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, he advises corporations and individuals on matters ranging from fraud, bribery and embezzlement, to cybersecurity or economic sanctions.
5 Brendan QuigleyBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 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, multi-jurisdictional investigations.5 Bryan C. SkarlatosKostelanetz LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedBryan Skarlatos is recognized for his extensive experience representing both individuals and corporations in a wide array of white-collar matters including kickbacks, money laundering and tax fraud.5 Carlos F OrtizBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedCarlos Ortiz regularly acts in white-collar investigations and criminal proceedings, offering particular expertise in cases involving FCPA violations.5 Catherine FotiMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedCatherine Foti is noted for her expert defence of clients facing criminal and civil investigations, particularly those involving accusations relating to sexual assault.5 David EskewAbell Eskew Landau | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 David PattonHecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDavid Patton draws on his experience as a federal defender to advise clients in government and internal investigations, as well as litigation. David is noted for his expertise in a range of issues, including fraud and insider trading.
5 Dietrich L. SnellProskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 13 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.5 Douglas K. YatterLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedDouglas represents clients in complex investigations, litigation and regulatory matters, drawing on his experience as a former Chief Trial Attorney at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He is particularly noted for his expertise across the financial services, fintech and crypto sectors.
5 Douglass MaynardLankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedDouglass Maynard draws on his experience in-house to defend organizations and individuals in internal investigations, government regulatory investigations, and white-collar criminal litigation. He has expertise in matters ranging from insider trading to public corruption.
5 Edward B. DiskantMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEdward B. Diskant co-heads McDermott's global white-collar and investigations practice. He leverages his former experience as a federal prosecutor to expertly advise clients on a range of white-collar issues.
5 Evan NorrisCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedEvan Norris applies the wealth of experience gained from his former high-profile prosecutorial career to his private white-collar practice. He is particularly noted for his multi-jurisdictional regulatory expertise.5 Gina ParlovecchioMayer Brown LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGina Parlovecchio serves as co-chair of the Global Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice. Her practice focuses on advising clients in complex cross-border investigations, anti-money laundering compliance and regulatory enforcement matters.
5 Guy SingerMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedGuy Singer is noted for his expertise in complex white-collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, compliance matters, and internal investigations across various industries, including healthcare, life sciences, oil and gas and technology. He is able to drawn on his experience as a former federal prosecutor with the US Department of Justice's Fraud Section.
5 Harris FischmanPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedHarris Fischman expertly defends clients in white-collar investigations concerning a wide range of issues such as financial reporting and short selling.5 Ilan GraffFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedIlan Graff leverages his experience as former federal prosecutor to expertly assist clients on regulatory, international investigations and litigation.5 Jacqueline WolffManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJacqueline Wolff of Manatt Phelps & Philips LLP is recommended for her expert representation of large corporations in complex DOJ and FCA suits.5 Jaimie NawadaySeward & Kissel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJaimie Nawaday defends individuals and corporations, both public and private, in white-collar matters involving allegations of fraud, regulatory violations, and other financial crimes.
5 James McDonaldSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedJames McDonald is noted for his expertise in representing clients in a variety of white-collar criminal investigations and enforcement, with particular emphasis in the commodities and derivatives space, and cryptocurrency sector.
5 Jane ShvetsDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedJane Shvets demonstrates a strong track record of defending large institutions in complex criminal investigations.5 Jason BrownCohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJason Brown is recommended for his extensive experience representing clients in complex white-collar matters. He regularly handles high-stakes securities fraud and antitrust cases.5 Jason P.W. HalperinMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 Jay HoltmeierWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedJay Holtmeier co-leads WilmerHale’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption Group. He represents organizations and individuals in government and internal investigations. He is particularly noted for his FCPA and ESG compliance expertise.
5 Jeffrey A UdellWalden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 Jerry BernsteinBlank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJerry Bernstein is highlighted for his expert representation of clients in a range of criminal investigations and proceedings.5 John NathansonA&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJohn Nathanson is recommended for his expert defence of clients in DOJ, SEC and CFTC inquiries, especially those in the financial industry.5 John P NowakSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 NewBakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 Joseph PerryBaker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJoseph Perry is noted for his sophisticated handling of DOJ, CFTC and SEC investigations on behalf of companies and individuals.5 Julia GattoSteptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJulia Gatto is draws on her experience as a former federal defender. She regularly represents individuals and public and private companies in criminal matters and government investigations before regulatory bodies, and is particularly noted for her trial expertise in state and federal courts.
5 Julian MooreA&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJulian Moore represents companies and individuals in a wide range of white-collar investigations and enforcement actions by regulatory agencies, including the DOJ and SEC, among others. He is particularly noted for his experience in internal investigations regarding workplace culture and conduct issues.
5 Kate CassidyMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedKate Cassidy defends individual and corporate clients against a variety of state and federal investigations and proceedings, involving fraud, bribery and RICO charges.5 Kenneth M. AbellAbell Eskew Landau | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedKenneth Abell leverages his extensive experience to defend corporations and individuals in a range of complex criminal and civil investigations and litigation.5 Kimberly ZelnickFreshfields US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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.5 Lisa CahillLisa Cahill Law | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedLisa Cahill of Lisa Cahill Law defends clients in federal and state courts in white-collar criminal matters, including insider trading and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations.
5 Mark BiniReed Smith LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMark Bini regularly represents both individual and corporate clients in cross-border internal and government investigations. He is noted for his expertise in crypto fraud, FCPA violations and healthcare fraud, amongst others.
5 Matthew LevineElliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMatthew Levine draws on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, and as Acting Chief of the Business & Securities Fraud Section in the EDNY in order to successfully represent clients in white-collar criminal investigations and litigation, as well as compliance issues, particularly involving the financial markets, anti-bribery and cybercrime.
5 Matthew SchwartzBoies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 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 D. MannSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 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.5 Michael FeldbergReichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedMichael Feldberg of Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP 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 OsnatoSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedMichael Osnato leverages his experience as a former senior official in the SEC’s Enforcement Division to represent his clients in a variety of regulatory and government investigations. His clients include financial institutions, public companies, investment managers, cryptocurrency entities and individuals.
5 Nicole BoeckmannBracewell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedNicole Boeckmann represents individuals and corporations in connection with investigations by federal and state regulators, as well as local investigative agencies. She is also noted for her expertise in crypto and healthcare-related investigations and enforcement actions, among others.
5 Palmina M FavaVinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedPalmina Fava of Vinson & Elkins LLP 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 SkinnerBoies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 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 Rahul MukhiCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRahul Mukhi advises individuals and corporates in government and internal investigations. He is particularly noted for his expertise in cryptocurrency-related matters, as well as insider trading and FCPA violations, among others.
5 Robert S FrenchmanDynamis LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRobert Frenchman of Dynamis LLP often represents financial services clients in investigations before various government enforcement bodies, including the SEC and CFTC. He has particular expertise in insider trading, fraud, spoofing and cryptocurrency, among others.
5 Russell CaponeCooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRussell Capone draws on his experience as a former federal prosecutor to advise his clients in a variety of white-collar matters. In particular, he represents clients accused of corruption and financial fraud, among many other matters.
5 Ruti SmithlineMorrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 Ryan PoscabloSteptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRyan Poscablo is chair of Steptoe's Investigations and White-Collar Defense group. He represents clients in wide-ranging white-collar criminal matters before federal and state regulatory bodies, as well as advising clients on white-collar antitrust matters before numerous regulatory agencies worldwide.
5 Samidh GuhaVenable LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedSamidh Guha of Guha PLLC is a highly experienced former prosecutor who brings a wealth of expertise to bear in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters, particularly in the financial services sector.5 Samson EnzerCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSamson Enzer is noted for his expert representation of both individual and corporate clients facing allegations including FCPA violations, insider trading and public corruption.5 Scott EdelmanMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 22 Years RankedChairman of the firm Scott Edelman is recognized for the deft guidance he provides to companies facing criminal investigations and trials.5 Shawn CrowleyHecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedShawn Crowley leverages her experience as formal federal prosecutor to represent clients in a range of criminal investigations and litigation.5 Sid KamarajuPryor Cashman LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedSid Kamaraju is chair of Pryor Cashman's White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice. Sid has experience representing clients in government and internal investigations and criminal prosecutions, relating to wire fraud, money laundering and Ponzi schemes, among others.
5 Tami StarkWhite & Case LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedTami Stark is noted for her expertise in a variety of white-collar criminal and regulatory investigations by government bodies, as well as internal investigations, and serving as a monitor. She leverages her experience in the Enforcement Division of the SEC to provide expert advice to clients.
5 Tawfiq RangwalaMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedTawfiq is noted for his expertise in white-collar matters including regulatory and enforcement proceedings. He routinely handles internal investigations on behalf of financial institutions and multinational companies.
- Christine ChungChristine H. Chung PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5
- Joshua KleinPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5
- Silvia SerpeSerpe LLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Andrea GriswoldSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAndrea Griswold advises her clients, including companies, boards, financial institutions, asset managers and individuals, in white-collar criminal investigations, litigation and trials.
U Anne Cortina PerryJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 3 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 M. EvansAkin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAnne Evans defends investment funds, financial institutions, companies and their key individuals in white-collar investigations and enforcement actions brought by a wide variety of regulatory bodies. She is also adept at handling internal investigations.
U Casey DonnellyWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCasey Donnelly is an up-and-coming practitioner noted for her representation of both individuals and corporations in white-collar investigations. She regularly handles cases involving political corruption, record-keeping and tax fraud.
U Edward ImperatoreMorrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedEdward Imperatore is recommended for his broad practice, representing clients in a range of white-collar matters, including accounting fraud, market manipulation and insider trading.U Effie BlassbergerClayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedEffie Blassberger has built a reputable white-collar defense practice across a wide variety of matters and is particularly noted noted for her sophistication in matters involving #MeToo.
U Jordan EstesGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJordan Estes defends companies and individuals in white-collar criminal and regulatory trials, investigations and enforcement proceedings conducted by federal and state agencies. She also has expertise in internal investigations.
U Katherine StollerA&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedKatherine Stoller is noted for her expertise in representing companies and individuals in criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory issues.U Martin BellSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedMartin Bell is a former prosecutor noted for his expert representation of companies, boards and executives in investigations, enforcement matters and litigation.U Matthew LarocheMilbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMatthew Laroche advises clients, including financial institutions, corporates, asset managers, boards, and individuals in a variety of white-collar matters, including cross-border investigations.
U Michael RobottiBallard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMichael Robotti is recommended for his broad white-collar practice, where he often represents clients in money laundering, anti-corruption and cryptocurrency cases.U Noam BialeSher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedNoam Biale is an up-and-coming defence lawyer adept at representing individuals and corporates facing a wide array of white-collar allegations including wire fraud, healthcare fraud and money laundering.U Rebecca MermelsteinO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRebecca Mermelstein draws on her experience as a former Assistant US Attorney in the US Attorney’s Office for the SDNY to represent her clients in investigations, including grand jury investigations and cross-border matters involving domestic and worldwide regulatory bodies.
U Rebekah DonaleskiCooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRebekah Donaleski defends clients in white-collar criminal investigations and enforcement proceedings, and is particularly noted for her expertise in corruption offenses, financial fraud and sexual misconduct cases, among others.
U Robert BooneWilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRobert Boone advises clients in a range of white-collar investigations, litigation and trials, including relating to wire fraud and bribery, amongst many others.
U Temidayo Aganga-WilliamsSelendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedTemidayo Aganga-Williams represents clients in government regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, as well as internal investigations. He has experience in a range of matters, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and Bank Secrecy Act violations, among others.
U Thomas McKayMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedThomas McKay is noted particularly for his representation of individuals in a range of white-collar investigations, trials, and appeals, including relating to financial fraud. He also has experience representing organizations across a diverse variety of industries, including healthcare and biotech.
U Tim HaggertyFriedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedTim Haggerty is noted for his expert representation of both individuals and corporates in a range of white-collar matters, including FCPA violations and insider trading.
U Torrey YoungMukasey Young LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedTorrey Young defends clients in a range of white-collar criminal government enforcement actions. She has experience at trial and relating to the cryptocurrency sector.
U Zainab N AhmadGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming | 3 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.- Emma SpiroPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming
- Erin DoughertyBrune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations2025 | Up and Coming