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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

New York

Our White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations research will cover both individual representations and company representations. Work typically undertaken in this section will include external and internal investigations, enforcement proceedings, white-collar criminal trials and appeals. Attorneys will generally represent individuals or companies involved in matters investigated by bodies such as the DOJ, US Attorneys' Offices, state AGs and Congress committees. These investigations and enforcement proceedings may involve a range of issues, including insider trading, healthcare fraud, antitrust issues, corruption allegations and FCPA breaches.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 1
  1. Aaron R Marcu
    Aaron R Marcu Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US19 Years Ranked
  2. Amy Walsh
    Amy Walsh Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
  3. Andrew J Ceresney
    Andrew J Ceresney Debevoise & Plimpton LLP13 Years Ranked
  4. Anirudh Bansal
    Anirudh Bansal Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP11 Years Ranked
  5. Anjan Sahni
    Anjan Sahni WilmerHale7 Years Ranked
  6. Barry A Bohrer
    Barry A Bohrer Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC18 Years Ranked
  7. Bruce E Yannett
    Bruce E Yannett Debevoise & Plimpton LLP17 Years Ranked
  8. David Esseks
    David Esseks Allen & Overy LLP13 Years Ranked
  9. David M Zornow Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates20 Years Ranked
  10. George S Canellos
    George S Canellos Milbank LLP12 Years Ranked
  11. Helen Cantwell
    Helen Cantwell Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
  12. Helen Gredd
    Helen Gredd Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP13 Years Ranked
  13. James J Benjamin, Jr
    James J Benjamin, Jr Akin14 Years Ranked
  14. Joanna C. Hendon
    Joanna C. Hendon Alston & Bird LLP9 Years Ranked
  15. John Gleeson
    John Gleeson Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
  16. Joon H Kim
    Joon H Kim Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
  17. Katya Jestin
    Katya Jestin Jenner & Block LLP6 Years Ranked
  18. Lee S Richards III Perkins Coie LLP20 Years Ranked
  19. Linda Imes
    Linda Imes Blank Rome LLP15 Years Ranked
  20. Loretta E Lynch
    Loretta E Lynch Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP3 Years Ranked
  21. Martine Beamon
    Martine Beamon Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
  22. Mary Mulligan
    Mary Mulligan Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP8 Years Ranked
  23. Michael Schachter
    Michael Schachter Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP12 Years Ranked
  24. Nancy Kestenbaum
    Nancy Kestenbaum Covington & Burling LLP10 Years Ranked
  25. Paul Schoeman
    Paul Schoeman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP10 Years Ranked
  26. Peter Chavkin
    Peter Chavkin Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC14 Years Ranked
  27. Richard M Strassberg
    Richard M Strassberg Goodwin19 Years Ranked
  28. Robert J Cleary
    Robert J Cleary Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP12 Years Ranked
  29. Sean Hecker
    Sean Hecker Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP14 Years Ranked
  30. Steven R Peikin
    Steven R Peikin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP12 Years Ranked
  31. Alexandra ShapiroShapiro Arato Bach LLP
  32. Guy PetrilloPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
  33. Susan NechelesNechelesLaw LLP
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Band 2
  1. Adam Siegel
    Adam Siegel Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US12 Years Ranked
  2. Alan Vinegrad
    Alan Vinegrad Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
  3. Alexander Willscher
    Alexander Willscher Sullivan & Cromwell LLP8 Years Ranked
  4. Anthony Barkow
    Anthony Barkow Jenner & Block LLP7 Years Ranked
  5. Boyd M Johnson III
    Boyd M Johnson III WilmerHale9 Years Ranked
  6. Carrie Cohen
    Carrie Cohen Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
  7. Christopher J Clark
    Christopher J Clark Clark Smith Villazor LLP13 Years Ranked
  8. Christopher Morvillo Clifford Chance US LLP8 Years Ranked
  9. Dani James
    Dani James Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP5 Years Ranked
  10. Daniel J Fetterman
    Daniel J Fetterman Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP14 Years Ranked
  11. Daniel Ruzumna
    Daniel Ruzumna Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP12 Years Ranked
  12. David B Anders
    David B Anders Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz13 Years Ranked
  13. David Meister
    David Meister Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
  14. David N Kelley
    David N Kelley O'Melveny & Myers LLP15 Years Ranked
  15. Eric Corngold
    Eric Corngold Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP8 Years Ranked
  16. Evan Barr
    Evan Barr Reed Smith LLP12 Years Ranked
  17. Glen McGorty
    Glen McGorty Crowell & Moring LLP8 Years Ranked
  18. Greg Andres
    Greg Andres Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP6 Years Ranked
  19. Isabelle Kirshner Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.3 Years Ranked
  20. James McGovern
    James McGovern Vinson & Elkins LLP4 Years Ranked
  21. Jeremy H Temkin
    Jeremy H Temkin Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.12 Years Ranked
  22. Jillian Berman
    Jillian Berman Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP5 Years Ranked
  23. Jim Walden
    Jim Walden Walden Macht & Haran LLP6 Years Ranked
  24. Joel M Cohen
    Joel M Cohen White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
  25. John F Savarese
    John F Savarese Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz20 Years Ranked
  26. Jonathan Streeter
    Jonathan Streeter Dechert LLP9 Years Ranked
  27. Justine A. Harris
    Justine A. Harris Sher Tremonte LLP4 Years Ranked
  28. Katherine R Goldstein
    Katherine R Goldstein Akin5 Years Ranked
  29. Lawrence Gerschwer
    Lawrence Gerschwer Barnes & Thornburg LLP10 Years Ranked
  30. Lev Dassin
    Lev Dassin Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP12 Years Ranked
  31. Lynn Neils
    Lynn Neils Foley Hoag LLP9 Years Ranked
  32. Marc A. Weinstein
    Marc A. Weinstein Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP12 Years Ranked
  33. Marc L Mukasey
    Marc L Mukasey Mukasey Young LLP10 Years Ranked
  34. Marjorie Peerce Ballard Spahr LLP7 Years Ranked
  35. Mark S Cohen
    Mark S Cohen Cohen & Gresser LLP11 Years Ranked
  36. Michael G McGovern
    Michael G McGovern Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked
  37. Morris Fodeman
    Morris Fodeman Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
  38. Nicolas Bourtin
    Nicolas Bourtin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP11 Years Ranked
  39. Patrick J Smith
    Patrick J Smith Clark Smith Villazor LLP9 Years Ranked
  40. Reed Brodsky
    Reed Brodsky Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
  41. Richard D Owens Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
  42. Richard F Albert
    Richard F Albert Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.11 Years Ranked
  43. Robert J Anello
    Robert J Anello Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.15 Years Ranked
  44. Roberto Finzi
    Roberto Finzi Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP12 Years Ranked
  45. Seth Levine
    Seth Levine Levine Lee LLP10 Years Ranked
  46. Sharon L. McCarthy
    Sharon L. McCarthy Kostelanetz LLP5 Years Ranked
  47. Tai H Park Tai Park PLLC14 Years Ranked
  48. Victor Hou
    Victor Hou Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP6 Years Ranked
  49. William Harrington
    William Harrington Goodwin8 Years Ranked
  50. William J Schwartz Cooley LLP19 Years Ranked
  51. Michael S KimKobre & Kim
  52. Rita GlavinGlavin PLLC
  53. Steven G KobreKobre & Kim
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Band 3
  1. Alexander H. Southwell
    Alexander H. Southwell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
  2. Benjamin Gruenstein
    Benjamin Gruenstein Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP5 Years Ranked
  3. Benjamin Naftalis
    Benjamin Naftalis Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
  4. Christopher Conniff
    Christopher Conniff Ropes & Gray LLP8 Years Ranked
  5. Christopher L Garcia Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
  6. David Massey
    David Massey Perkins Coie LLP5 Years Ranked
  7. David Spears Blank Rome LLP14 Years Ranked
  8. Derek Cohen
    Derek Cohen Walden Macht & Haran LLP8 Years Ranked
  9. Geoffrey S Berman
    Geoffrey S Berman Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
  10. George A Stamboulidis
    George A Stamboulidis BakerHostetler LLP12 Years Ranked
  11. Howard E Heiss
    Howard E Heiss O'Melveny & Myers LLP20 Years Ranked
  12. James Mitchell
    James Mitchell Ballard Spahr LLP7 Years Ranked
  13. John Buretta
    John Buretta Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP6 Years Ranked
  14. John Hillebrecht
    John Hillebrecht DLA Piper LLP (US)7 Years Ranked
  15. John J Carney
    John J Carney BakerHostetler LLP14 Years Ranked
  16. Jonathan Polkes
    Jonathan Polkes Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
  17. Jonathan S Abernethy
    Jonathan S Abernethy Cohen & Gresser LLP11 Years Ranked
  18. Jonathan S Sack
    Jonathan S Sack Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.10 Years Ranked
  19. Joshua Goldberg
    Joshua Goldberg Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP9 Years Ranked
  20. Kelly Moore Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
  21. Kelly T Currie
    Kelly T Currie Crowell & Moring LLP5 Years Ranked
  22. Kenneth M Breen
    Kenneth M Breen Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP14 Years Ranked
  23. Lauren J Resnick
    Lauren J Resnick BakerHostetler LLP11 Years Ranked
  24. Lorin L Reisner
    Lorin L Reisner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP8 Years Ranked
  25. Marcus Asner
    Marcus Asner Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
  26. Maria T Galeno
    Maria T Galeno Pillsbury7 Years Ranked
  27. Mark A Racanelli
    Mark A Racanelli O'Melveny & Myers LLP5 Years Ranked
  28. Michael A Levy
    Michael A Levy Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
  29. Michael A Rogoff
    Michael A Rogoff Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
  30. Michael Asaro
    Michael Asaro Akin11 Years Ranked
  31. Mylan Denerstein
    Mylan Denerstein Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
  32. Nicholas Goldin
    Nicholas Goldin Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP9 Years Ranked
  33. Nicole Friedlander
    Nicole Friedlander Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
  34. Parvin Moyne
    Parvin Moyne Akin5 Years Ranked
  35. Randall Jackson
    Randall Jackson Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz3 Years Ranked
  36. Rebecca Ricigliano
    Rebecca Ricigliano Crowell & Moring LLP4 Years Ranked
  37. Richard D Weinberg
    Richard D Weinberg Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.11 Years Ranked
  38. Ronald G White
    Ronald G White Walden Macht & Haran LLP8 Years Ranked
  39. Sarah Coyne
    Sarah Coyne Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP5 Years Ranked
  40. Sean Haran
    Sean Haran Walden Macht & Haran LLP4 Years Ranked
  41. Sharon Cohen-Levin
    Sharon Cohen-Levin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
  42. Stephen Fishbein
    Stephen Fishbein Shearman & Sterling LLP17 Years Ranked
  43. Steven F Molo
    Steven F Molo MoloLamken LLP14 Years Ranked
  44. Suzanne Jaffe Bloom
    Suzanne Jaffe Bloom Winston & Strawn LLP12 Years Ranked
  45. Theresa Trzaskoma
    Theresa Trzaskoma Sher Tremonte LLP4 Years Ranked
  46. Timothy Treanor
    Timothy Treanor Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
  47. William Johnson
    William Johnson King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
  48. Priya ChaudhryChaudhryLaw PLLC
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Band 4
  1. Arlo Devlin-Brown
    Arlo Devlin-Brown Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher J. Gunther
    Christopher J. Gunther Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates5 Years Ranked
  3. Daniel Levy McKool Smith3 Years Ranked
  4. Daniel Silver Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
  5. Daniel Zelenko
    Daniel Zelenko Crowell & Moring LLP12 Years Ranked
  6. David Miller
    David Miller Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
  7. David Siegal
    David Siegal Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC3 Years Ranked
  8. Dietrich L. Snell
    Dietrich L. Snell Proskauer Rose LLP11 Years Ranked
  9. Eugene Ingoglia Allen & Overy LLP4 Years Ranked
  10. Gabrielle Friedman
    Gabrielle Friedman Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP3 Years Ranked
  11. Harry Sandick
    Harry Sandick Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP3 Years Ranked
  12. James D Gatta
    James D Gatta Goodwin4 Years Ranked
  13. Jenna Dabbs
    Jenna Dabbs Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP4 Years Ranked
  14. Joan Loughnane
    Joan Loughnane Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
  15. Josh Levine
    Josh Levine Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
  16. Lawrence S Spiegel
    Lawrence S Spiegel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
  17. Mary Beth Hogan
    Mary Beth Hogan Debevoise & Plimpton LLP11 Years Ranked
  18. Michael Considine
    Michael Considine Seward & Kissel LLP3 Years Ranked
  19. Nola Heller
    Nola Heller Milbank LLP3 Years Ranked
  20. Patricia A Pileggi
    Patricia A Pileggi ArentFox Schiff LLP2 Years Ranked
  21. Richard C. Tarlowe
    Richard C. Tarlowe Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP4 Years Ranked
  22. Robert H Hotz, Jr
    Robert H Hotz, Jr Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
  23. Sarah Eddy
    Sarah Eddy Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz2 Years Ranked
  24. Scott Edelman
    Scott Edelman Milbank LLP20 Years Ranked
  25. Scott Resnik
    Scott Resnik Katten5 Years Ranked
  26. Shari Brandt Perkins Coie LLP6 Years Ranked
  27. Stephen Juris
    Stephen Juris Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP7 Years Ranked
  28. Steven Glaser
    Steven Glaser Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
  29. Tatiana R. Martins
    Tatiana R. Martins Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
  30. Gregory MorvilloMorvillo PLLC
  31. Jonathan BachShapiro Arato Bach LLP
  32. Nelson BoxerPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
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Band 5
  1. Alan J Brudner
    Alan J Brudner Katten2 Years Ranked
  2. Amanda Kramer
    Amanda Kramer Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Andrew D Goldstein Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. Andrew Hruska
    Andrew Hruska King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Andrew Lankler
    Andrew Lankler Baker Botts L.L.P.2 Years Ranked
  6. Andrew St. Laurent Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP3 Years Ranked
  7. Andrew Z Michaelson
    Andrew Z Michaelson King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
  8. Avi Weitzman
    Avi Weitzman Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
  9. Benjamin S. Fischer
    Benjamin S. Fischer Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.5 Years Ranked
  10. Bonnie Baker
    Bonnie Baker Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP2 Years Ranked
  11. Brian Feldman
    Brian Feldman Aurelian Law PLLC3 Years Ranked
  12. Brian Jacobs
    Brian Jacobs Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.2 Years Ranked
  13. Carlos F Ortiz
    Carlos F Ortiz BakerHostetler LLP6 Years Ranked
  14. Celeste Koeleveld Clifford Chance US LLP3 Years Ranked
  15. Charles T Spada
    Charles T Spada Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP3 Years Ranked
  16. Christian Everdell
    Christian Everdell Cohen & Gresser LLP3 Years Ranked
  17. Daniel Stein
    Daniel Stein Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
  18. David Eskew
    David Eskew Abell Eskew Landau2 Years Ranked
  19. Douglas Jensen
    Douglas Jensen Sher Tremonte LLP2 Years Ranked
  20. E Danya Perry
    E Danya Perry Perry Law1 Years Ranked
  21. Erin Sloane
    Erin Sloane WilmerHale7 Years Ranked
  22. Evan Norris
    Evan Norris Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
  23. Faith Elizabeth Gay Selendy Gay PLLC17 Years Ranked
  24. Jason P.W. Halperin
    Jason P.W. Halperin Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC2 Years Ranked
  25. Jeffrey A Udell
    Jeffrey A Udell Walden Macht & Haran LLP3 Years Ranked
  26. Jenny Kramer
    Jenny Kramer Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
  27. Jessica A. Masella
    Jessica A. Masella DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
  28. John P Nowak Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP2 Years Ranked
  29. Jonathan Harris Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP3 Years Ranked
  30. Jonathan Kolodner
    Jonathan Kolodner Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
  31. Jonathan New
    Jonathan New BakerHostetler LLP3 Years Ranked
  32. Larry Krantz Krantz & Berman LLP2 Years Ranked
  33. Lisa Vicens
    Lisa Vicens Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
  34. Matthew Schwartz Boies Schiller Flexner LLP3 Years Ranked
  35. Michael Buchanan
    Michael Buchanan Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP1 Years Ranked
  36. Michael Feldberg
    Michael Feldberg Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP18 Years Ranked
  37. Michael Martinez
    Michael Martinez Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP1 Years Ranked
  38. Michael Miller
    Michael Miller Steptoe LLP13 Years Ranked
  39. Michael Tremonte
    Michael Tremonte Sher Tremonte LLP2 Years Ranked
  40. Michelle Levin
    Michelle Levin Steptoe LLP2 Years Ranked
  41. Palmina M Fava
    Palmina M Fava Vinson & Elkins LLP2 Years Ranked
  42. Peter Skinner
    Peter Skinner Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
  43. Robert M Radick Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.6 Years Ranked
  44. Rodney Villazor
    Rodney Villazor Clark Smith Villazor LLP3 Years Ranked
  45. Ruti Smithline
    Ruti Smithline Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked
  46. Seetha Ramachandran
    Seetha Ramachandran Proskauer Rose LLP1 Years Ranked
  47. Telemachus P. Kasulis
    Telemachus P. Kasulis Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.4 Years Ranked
  48. William Devaney Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
  49. Winston Paes
    Winston Paes Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
  50. Joshua KleinPetrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
  51. Nick LewinKrieger Lewin LLP
  52. Paul M KriegerKrieger Lewin LLP
  53. Samidh Guha, Esq.Guha PLLC

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Audrey Strauss
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    Audrey Strauss
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 8 Years Ranked
    As 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.
  2. Barbara Jones
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    Barbara Jones
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 2 Years Ranked
    Former 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.
  3. Denis McInerney
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    Denis McInerney
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years Ranked
    Denis McInerney draws high praise for his work representing major clients in high-stakes regulatory and criminal investigations and litigation, often with a substantial cross-border element.
  4. Edward JM Little
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    Edward JM Little
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years Ranked
    Edward Little offers enviable experience handling significant internal investigations and criminal litigation for individuals and corporations.
  5. Elkan Abramowitz
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    Elkan Abramowitz
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
    Elkan Abramowitz draws on decades of experience to represent individual and corporate clients in high-stakes criminal matters involving all forms of white-collar allegations.
  6. Frank Wohl
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    Frank Wohl
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
    Frank Wohl's clients benefit from his extensive experience representing both individuals and companies facing complex criminal proceedings.
  7. John S Siffert
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    John S Siffert
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
    John 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.
  8. Lawrence J Zweifach
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    Lawrence J Zweifach
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 14 Years Ranked
    Lawrence Zweifach offers demonstrable expertise acting in a broad array of complex matters, with experience in white-collar, regulatory enforcement and securities disputes.
  9. Michele Hirshman
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    Michele Hirshman
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years Ranked
    Michele Hirshman operates a widely respected practice representing major corporations from a variety of industry sectors in high-stakes government and regulatory investigations.
  10. Samuel W Seymour
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    Samuel W Seymour
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
    Samuel Seymour is an acclaimed criminal litigator who brings enviable experience representing major banks and other financial institutions in their most business-critical investigations and enforcement proceedings.
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Eminent Practitioners
  1. Mary Jo White
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    Mary Jo White
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 16 Years Ranked
    Mary Jo White offers unparalleled experience dealing with business-critical investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, having previously served as chair of the SEC.
Star Individuals
  1. Andrew J Levander
    Andrew J Levander
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Star Individuals | 20 Years Ranked
    Andrew 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.
  2. Barry H Berke
    Barry H Berke
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Star Individuals | 16 Years Ranked
    Barry 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.
  3. Karen Patton Seymour
    Karen Patton Seymour
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Star Individuals | 14 Years Ranked
    Karen 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.
  4. Susan Brune
    Susan Brune
    Brune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Star Individuals | 15 Years Ranked
    Susan 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.
  5. Theodore V Wells Jr
    Theodore V Wells Jr
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Star Individuals | 20 Years Ranked
    Theodore 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.
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Band 1
  1. Aaron R Marcu
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    Aaron R Marcu
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Aaron 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.
  2. Amy Walsh
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    Amy Walsh
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Amy 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.
  3. Andrew J Ceresney
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    Andrew J Ceresney
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Andrew Ceresney cochairs the firm's prestigious litigation department and defends major institutions in regulatory investigations, as well as criminal and civil litigation.
  4. Anirudh Bansal
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    Anirudh Bansal
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    "He is very experienced, had a distinguished career at government and in private practice and is very skilled, particularly with big financial institutions."
  5. Anjan Sahni
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    Anjan Sahni
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    "He is extremely intelligent, thoughtful and well spoken. Anjan is a really calm but imposing character in the courtroom and one of those people who had the attention of the judge and jury."
  6. Barry A Bohrer
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    Barry A Bohrer
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Barry 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.
  7. Bruce E Yannett
    1
    Bruce E Yannett
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Chair 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.
  8. David Esseks
    1
    David Esseks
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    David 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.
  9. 1
    David M Zornow
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    David Zornow frequently takes on the DOJ and regulatory bodies in major investigations and criminal trials. He is also a leading choice for internal investigations.
  10. George S Canellos
    1
    George S Canellos
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    George 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.
  11. Helen Cantwell
    1
    Helen Cantwell
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Helen 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.
  12. Helen Gredd
    1
    Helen Gredd
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Helen Gredd's well-regarded practice regularly sees her representing individuals and companies from an array of industry sectors in high-stakes criminal proceedings.
  13. James J Benjamin, Jr
    1
    James J Benjamin, Jr
    Akin
    Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    James Benjamin draws widespread acclaim for his impressive track record of defending financial institutions and their senior employees in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings.
  14. Joanna C. Hendon
    1
    Joanna C. Hendon
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Joanna Hendon offers impressive expertise handling significant criminal proceedings on behalf of accused individuals, frequently handling a broad array of high-stakes and sensitive allegations.
  15. John Gleeson
    1
    John Gleeson
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Former federal judge and prosecutor John Gleeson operates a wide-ranging litigation practice, with expertise in both civil and white-collar proceedings.
  16. Joon H Kim
    1
    Joon H Kim
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Joon 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.
  17. Katya Jestin
    1
    Katya Jestin
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Katya 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.
  18. 1
    Lee S Richards III
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Lee Richards draws on decades of experience representing senior employees and institutions in external and internal investigations and related criminal proceedings.
  19. Linda Imes
    1
    Linda Imes
    Blank Rome LLP
    Blank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Linda Imes is an experienced white-collar attorney who is frequently called on to represent individual clients in criminal trials and high-stakes regulatory proceedings.
  20. Loretta E Lynch
    1
    Loretta E Lynch
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Former 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.
  21. Martine Beamon
    1
    Martine Beamon
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Martine 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.
  22. Mary Mulligan
    1
    Mary Mulligan
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    "She is a superb strategist as a defense lawyer. She knows the documents inside out and is superb at working out a path forward. She has a keen sense of the long board game rather than just what will happen tomorrow. Mary thinks ten moves ahead."
  23. Michael Schachter
    1
    Michael Schachter
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  24. Nancy Kestenbaum
    1
    Nancy Kestenbaum
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Nancy 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.
  25. Paul Schoeman
    1
    Paul Schoeman
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Paul Schoeman offers substantial expertise across the spectrum of white-collar crime, regularly defending clients in matters involving alleged fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.
  26. Peter Chavkin
    1
    Peter Chavkin
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Peter 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.
  27. Richard M Strassberg
    1
    Richard M Strassberg
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Richard 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.
  28. Robert J Cleary
    1
    Robert J Cleary
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Robert Cleary is a go-to attorney for individuals and corporate clients facing high-stakes criminal proceedings and complex regulatory investigations.
  29. Sean Hecker
    1
    Sean Hecker
    Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP
    Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Sean Hecker wins universal acclaim for his sophisticated practice, which regularly sees him called on to defend complex, high-stakes criminal trials.
  30. Steven R Peikin
    1
    Steven R Peikin
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    "He has so much breadth because he has an intimate familiarity with how the SEC works, and he has accumulated a lot of wisdom and judgment along the way."
  31. Alexandra Shapiro
    Shapiro Arato Bach LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1
  32. Guy Petrillo
    Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1
  33. Susan Necheles
    NechelesLaw LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Adam Siegel
    2
    Adam Siegel
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Adam Siegel's broad criminal and regulatory practice often sees him counseling clients facing significant regulatory investigations, both domestic and multijurisdictional.
  2. Alan Vinegrad
    2
    Alan Vinegrad
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Alan 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.
  3. Alexander Willscher
    2
    Alexander Willscher
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Alexander Willscher is regularly called on by significant banking sector clients to advise on high-stakes governmental and regulatory investigations.
  4. Anthony Barkow
    2
    Anthony Barkow
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Anthony Barkow co-heads the firm's white-collar practice and is a respected defense attorney with notable experience guiding clients through sensitive criminal investigations.
  5. Boyd M Johnson III
    2
    Boyd M Johnson III
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Boyd 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.
  6. Carrie Cohen
    2
    Carrie Cohen
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Carrie Cohen has a well-regarded practice handling complex internal and external investigations and criminal trials for clients from a range of industry sectors.
  7. Christopher J Clark
    2
    Christopher J Clark
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Christopher Clark regularly handles complex high-stakes criminal defense matters arising from the financial services sector, drawing on impressive government and private practice experience.
  8. 2
    Christopher Morvillo
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Christopher Morvillo offers impressive experience defending clients against a wide range of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings, including matters involving fraud, FCPA violations and insider trading.
  9. Dani James
    2
    Dani James
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Dani James is regularly called on by individuals facing criminal proceedings and companies involved in federal investigations.
  10. Daniel J Fetterman
    2
    Daniel J Fetterman
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    "If there is ever a hard and difficult case, Dan is the attorney who is able to counsel the client and handle the crisis with smoothness under tough circumstances. He is a brilliant tactician."
  11. Daniel Ruzumna
    2
    Daniel Ruzumna
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Cochair 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.
  12. David B Anders
    2
    David B Anders
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    David Anders is regularly called on by major corporations facing regulatory investigations and complex criminal allegations.
  13. David Meister
    2
    David Meister
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    David 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.
  14. David N Kelley
    2
    David N Kelley
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    David Kelley is frequently called on to handle high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations and offers additional expertise conducting sensitive internal investigations.
  15. Eric Corngold
    2
    Eric Corngold
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Eric Corngold is head of the firm's white-collar practice, and is a seasoned litigator who brings his extensive experience to bear in the defense of companies and their senior employees in criminal investigations and related proceedings.
  16. Evan Barr
    2
    Evan Barr
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Evan Barr takes on an impressive spread of criminal defense work, acting for both individuals and corporations facing allegations of FCPA violations, corruption and securities fraud.
  17. Glen McGorty
    2
    Glen McGorty
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    "Glen is an excellent advocate and is able to masterfully steer clients through complex white-collar issues with a great amount of confidence, calm and an overall reassuring demeanor."
  18. Greg Andres
    2
    Greg Andres
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Greg Andres offers impressive government experience. He handles complex criminal proceedings and trials for corporations and individuals.
  19. 2
    Isabelle Kirshner
    Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.
    Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Isabelle 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.
  20. James McGovern
    2
    James McGovern
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    "He has a real way of speaking to the jury and court that makes him a compelling narrator while being very effective with strategic, pragmatic thinking that allows him to see down the road and predict where investigations may go."
  21. Jeremy H Temkin
    2
    Jeremy H Temkin
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Jeremy 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.
  22. Jillian Berman
    2
    Jillian Berman
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jillian 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.
  23. Jim Walden
    2
    Jim Walden
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jim 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.
  24. Joel M Cohen
    2
    Joel M Cohen
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Joel 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.
  25. John F Savarese
    2
    John F Savarese
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    John 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.
  26. Jonathan Streeter
    2
    Jonathan Streeter
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Jonathan 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.
  27. Justine A. Harris
    2
    Justine A. Harris
    Sher Tremonte LLP
    Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Justine Harris draws on her experience as a federal defender to counsel individuals and corporations facing complex criminal allegations.
  28. Katherine R Goldstein
    2
    Katherine R Goldstein
    Akin
    Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Katherine 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.
  29. Lawrence Gerschwer
    2
    Lawrence Gerschwer
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Lawrence Gerschwer offers clients a wealth of expertise handling a broad array of criminal defense matters, regularly counseling on significant regulatory investigations and notably acting for a number of parties facing allegations of market benchmark manipulation.
  30. Lev Dassin
    2
    Lev Dassin
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Lev Dassin brings notable expertise in representing companies and their high-level employees to his handling of a broad range of often multijurisdictional matters, including complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.
  31. Lynn Neils
    2
    Lynn Neils
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Lynn Neils is noted for her handling of major investigations for a range of corporate clients and senior employees, often undertaking work involving significant multijurisdictional elements.
  32. Marc A. Weinstein
    2
    Marc A. Weinstein
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    "He is nuanced, smart, sensitive to client issues, sophisticated, and handles all types of white-collar matters, including international ones."
  33. Marc L Mukasey
    2
    Marc L Mukasey
    Mukasey Young LLP
    Mukasey Young LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Marc 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.
  34. 2
    Marjorie Peerce
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Marjorie 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.
  35. Mark S Cohen
    2
    Mark S Cohen
    Cohen & Gresser LLP
    Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mark 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.
  36. Michael G McGovern
    2
    Michael G McGovern
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  37. Morris Fodeman
    2
    Morris Fodeman
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Morris is terrific. He is the consummate defense lawyer and trial lawyer. He is efficient, fun to work with, conscientious without being overbearing, and always has great ideas and strategy recommendations. Clients love him and rightly so."
  38. Nicolas Bourtin
    2
    Nicolas Bourtin
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    "He is a strategic thinker who is adept at seeing all angles of a legal problem and can help a client stay a few steps ahead in a litigation or regulatory matter, and also has tremendous credibility with government, regulatory and opposing counsel."
  39. Patrick J Smith
    2
    Patrick J Smith
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Patrick Smith is particularly noted for his trial work, offering significant experience handling proceedings for individuals facing all manner of criminal allegations.
  40. Reed Brodsky
    2
    Reed Brodsky
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Reed 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.
  41. 2
    Richard D Owens
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Richard Owens serves as a trusted adviser to major corporations and individual clients. He handles a broad array of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings.
  42. Richard F Albert
    2
    Richard F Albert
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Richard 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.
  43. Robert J Anello
    2
    Robert J Anello
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Robert Anello's sophisticated white-collar practice sees him regularly act for companies and individual clients facing significant criminal proceedings and investigations.
  44. Roberto Finzi
    2
    Roberto Finzi
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Roberto Finzi handles an impressive range of mandates, including major domestic and international investigations by the DOJ and regulatory bodies.
  45. Seth Levine
    2
    Seth Levine
    Levine Lee LLP
    Levine Lee LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Seth 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.
  46. Sharon L. McCarthy
    2
    Sharon L. McCarthy
    Kostelanetz LLP
    Kostelanetz LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Sharon McCarthy is widely acknowledged as a leading criminal tax lawyer. She regularly advises individuals and institutional clients on all manner of criminal proceedings.
  47. 2
    Tai H Park
    Tai Park PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Tai Park of Tai Park PLLC brings decades of experience acting in criminal defense and regulatory enforcement matters for individual and corporate clients.
  48. Victor Hou
    2
    Victor Hou
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Victor Hou handles a range of sophisticated white-collar defense mandates, regularly assisting large clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations and allegations of misconduct.
  49. William Harrington
    2
    William Harrington
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    William 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.
  50. 2
    William J Schwartz
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    William Schwartz offers broad experience defending companies and individuals facing grand jury investigations, complex regulatory proceedings and criminal trials.
  51. Michael S Kim
    Kobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
  52. Rita Glavin
    Glavin PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
  53. Steven G Kobre
    Kobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. Alexander H. Southwell
    3
    Alexander H. Southwell
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Alexander 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.
  2. Benjamin Gruenstein
    3
    Benjamin Gruenstein
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Benjamin Gruenstein represents clients in connection with domestic and cross-border criminal, regulatory and internal investigations, offering experience in acting for a number of notable corporations.
  3. Benjamin Naftalis
    3
    Benjamin Naftalis
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    "He possesses significant expertise and insight into the inner workings of very complex systems, helping his clients understand the motivations and incentives behind their opposition."
  4. Christopher Conniff
    3
    Christopher Conniff
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Christopher 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.
  5. 3
    Christopher L Garcia
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Christopher Garcia regularly called on by global companies to conduct internal investigations and defend regulatory proceedings.
  6. David Massey
    3
    David Massey
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    David 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.
  7. 3
    David Spears
    Blank Rome LLP
    Blank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    "David is an extremely experienced lawyer able to handle sophisticated matters in a broad range of areas. He has built the firm into a well-respected white-collar boutique."
  8. Derek Cohen
    3
    Derek Cohen
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Derek 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.
  9. Geoffrey S Berman
    3
    Geoffrey S Berman
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Former US Attorney for the SDNY Geoffrey Berman heads the firm's New York white-collar defense practice. He offers representation in high-stakes DOJ investigations and also conducts internal investigations.
  10. George A Stamboulidis
    3
    George A Stamboulidis
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    George 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.
  11. Howard E Heiss
    3
    Howard E Heiss
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Howard Heiss is a seasoned white-collar practitioner with expertise handling a broad range of criminal proceedings and investigations, including criminal trials.
  12. James Mitchell
    3
    James Mitchell
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    James 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.
  13. John Buretta
    3
    John Buretta
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    John 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.
  14. John Hillebrecht
    3
    John Hillebrecht
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    John Hillebrecht is frequently called on by corporations and their executives to handle investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, often with cross-border elements.
  15. John J Carney
    3
    John J Carney
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    In his capacity as co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, John Carney frequently advises clients facing significant regulatory and criminal investigations.
  16. Jonathan Polkes
    3
    Jonathan Polkes
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Polkes is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with enviable experience defending clients embroiled in regulatory proceedings and civil securities litigation.
  17. Jonathan S Abernethy
    3
    Jonathan S Abernethy
    Cohen & Gresser LLP
    Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Abernethy is a fine choice of counsel for corporations and individual clients involved in FCPA-related issues and broader white-collar matters.
  18. Jonathan S Sack
    3
    Jonathan S Sack
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Sack is a respected criminal litigator who draws on extensive experience to represent companies and individuals facing a wide variety of criminal allegations.
  19. Joshua Goldberg
    3
    Joshua Goldberg
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Joshua 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.
  20. 3
    Kelly Moore
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Kelly Moore routinely represents clients in connection with a host of criminal and regulatory proceedings, including investigations by the DOJ and SEC.
  21. Kelly T Currie
    3
    Kelly T Currie
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kelly 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.
  22. Kenneth M Breen
    3
    Kenneth M Breen
    Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
    Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Kenneth Breen heads the firm's New York white-collar group, a position which sees him regularly called on to handle cross-border regulatory investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption and SEC violations.
  23. Lauren J Resnick
    3
    Lauren J Resnick
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Lauren 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.
  24. Lorin L Reisner
    3
    Lorin L Reisner
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Lorin Reisner offers impressive experience in leading government positions. He handles a wide range of criminal proceedings for major corporate clients.
  25. Marcus Asner
    3
    Marcus Asner
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Marcus Asner has notable experience litigating a broad array of criminal and civil matters, with particular expertise in corruption, criminal tax and FCA matters.
  26. Maria T Galeno
    3
    Maria T Galeno
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Maria Galeno represents clients from a broad range of industries in investigations and trials involving fraud allegations.
  27. Mark A Racanelli
    3
    Mark A Racanelli
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Mark Racanelli undertakes an array of criminal defense work, frequently advising on regulatory investigations and representing individuals at criminal trial.
  28. Michael A Levy
    3
    Michael A Levy
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michael Levy offers representation to high-profile individuals and corporate entities facing criminal investigations and other proceedings.
  29. Michael A Rogoff
    3
    Michael A Rogoff
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  30. Michael Asaro
    3
    Michael Asaro
    Akin
    Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Michael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation.
  31. Mylan Denerstein
    3
    Mylan Denerstein
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Mylan 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.
  32. Nicholas Goldin
    3
    Nicholas Goldin
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Goldin is highlighted for his work advising corporations and individuals under investigation by various regulatory and governmental bodies for complex criminal allegations.
  33. Nicole Friedlander
    3
    Nicole Friedlander
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nicole 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.
  34. Parvin Moyne
    3
    Parvin Moyne
    Akin
    Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Parvin 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.
  35. Randall Jackson
    3
    Randall Jackson
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Randall Jackson offers valuable trial and cross-border experience, regularly representing companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and government investigations.
  36. Rebecca Ricigliano
    3
    Rebecca Ricigliano
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Rebecca Ricigliano is called on by both individuals and companies to handle sensitive criminal allegations and regulatory investigations, including those with international elements.
  37. Richard D Weinberg
    3
    Richard D Weinberg
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Richard 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.
  38. Ronald G White
    3
    Ronald G White
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Ronald 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.
  39. Sarah Coyne
    3
    Sarah Coyne
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Sarah 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.
  40. Sean Haran
    3
    Sean Haran
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sean 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.
  41. Sharon Cohen-Levin
    3
    Sharon Cohen-Levin
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Sharon Cohen Levin's impressive experience includes the representation of financial institutions in criminal investigations with far-reaching, international significance.
  42. Stephen Fishbein
    3
    Stephen Fishbein
    Shearman & Sterling LLP
    Shearman & Sterling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Stephen Fishbein acts for individual clients at trial and for corporations in complex investigations, with notable experience representing financial institutions and manufacturers.
  43. Steven F Molo
    3
    Steven F Molo
    MoloLamken LLP
    MoloLamken LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Steven 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.
  44. Suzanne Jaffe Bloom
    3
    Suzanne Jaffe Bloom
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Winston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Suzanne Jaffe Bloom co-heads the firm's white-collar practice and draws praise for her representation of corporations in the healthcare space and individual clients involved in complex criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations.
  45. Theresa Trzaskoma
    3
    Theresa Trzaskoma
    Sher Tremonte LLP
    Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Theresa 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.
  46. Timothy Treanor
    3
    Timothy Treanor
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Timothy Treanor is regularly called on by companies and individuals facing investigations conducted by bodies such as the DOJ into a range of criminal allegations, including spoofing and corruption.
  47. William Johnson
    3
    William Johnson
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    William 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.
  48. Priya Chaudhry
    ChaudhryLaw PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. Arlo Devlin-Brown
    4
    Arlo Devlin-Brown
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Arlo 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. Christopher J. Gunther
    4
    Christopher J. Gunther
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Christopher 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.
  3. 4
    Daniel Levy
    McKool Smith
    McKool Smith | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Daniel Levy frequently navigates criminal cases involving fraud and securities-related issues. He is particularly experienced in representing international banks.
  4. 4
    Daniel Silver
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Daniel 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.
  5. Daniel Zelenko
    4
    Daniel Zelenko
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Daniel 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.
  6. David Miller
    4
    David Miller
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    David 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.
  7. David Siegal
    4
    David Siegal
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    David Siegal frequently represents high-profile individuals, such as politicians, financiers and media giants, in complex white-collar criminal proceedings.
  8. Dietrich L. Snell
    4
    Dietrich L. Snell
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Dietrich 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.
  9. 4
    Eugene Ingoglia
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Eugene 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.
  10. Gabrielle Friedman
    4
    Gabrielle Friedman
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Gabrielle Friedman is particularly noted for her cross-border criminal defense expertise, which includes handling FCPA and tax mandates.
  11. Harry Sandick
    4
    Harry Sandick
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Harry Sandick has a wealth of experience handling criminal investigations on behalf of both individual and corporate clients, including matters with cross-border complexities.
  12. James D Gatta
    4
    James D Gatta
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    As 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.
  13. Jenna Dabbs
    4
    Jenna Dabbs
    Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP
    Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jenna Dabbs' prominent practice sees her represent both individual and corporate clients facing allegations such as fraud, corruption and FCA violations.
  14. Joan Loughnane
    4
    Joan Loughnane
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Joan Loughnane frequently defends corporations and individuals in high-profile white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.
  15. Josh Levine
    4
    Josh Levine
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Josh 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.
  16. Lawrence S Spiegel
    4
    Lawrence S Spiegel
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Lawrence Spiegel is an experienced defense attorney who offers a proven track record handling internal and external investigations and related proceedings.
  17. Mary Beth Hogan
    4
    Mary Beth Hogan
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mary Beth Hogan offers impressive experience handling both internal and external investigations for a range of institutions, often taking on cases involving sensitive allegations of sexual misconduct.
  18. Michael Considine
    4
    Michael Considine
    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Seward & Kissel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michael Considine operates a broad criminal defense practice, which includes defending individuals against government proceedings and handling monitorships.
  19. Nola Heller
    4
    Nola Heller
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nola Heller offers valuable trial experience and defends both individuals and companies against the full range of white-collar criminal allegations.
  20. Patricia A Pileggi
    4
    Patricia A Pileggi
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Former Assistant US Attorney Patricia Pileggi offers individual and corporate clients representation in the full range of white-collar proceedings and government investigations.
  21. Richard C. Tarlowe
    4
    Richard C. Tarlowe
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Richard 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.
  22. Robert H Hotz, Jr
    4
    Robert H Hotz, Jr
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Robert Hotz is frequently called on by companies and individual clients to handle regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal investigations.
  23. Sarah Eddy
    4
    Sarah Eddy
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Former 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.
  24. Scott Edelman
    4
    Scott Edelman
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Chairman of the firm Scott Edelman is recognized for the deft guidance he provides to companies facing criminal investigations and trials.
  25. Scott Resnik
    4
    Scott Resnik
    Katten
    Katten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Scott 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.
  26. 4
    Shari Brandt
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shari 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.
  27. Stephen Juris
    4
    Stephen Juris
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
    Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Stephen 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.
  28. Steven Glaser
    4
    Steven Glaser
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Steven Glaser is noted for his work defending clients facing complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving allegations including FCPA violations, securities fraud and money laundering.
  29. Tatiana R. Martins
    4
    Tatiana R. Martins
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Tatiana Martins has valuable experience defending clients caught up in complex cross-border investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations on behalf of large corporations.
  30. Gregory Morvillo
    Morvillo PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4
  31. Jonathan Bach
    Shapiro Arato Bach LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4
  32. Nelson Boxer
    Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 4
5
Band 5
  1. Alan J Brudner
    5
    Alan J Brudner
    Katten
    Katten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "He is so calm but when he gets in the courtroom you don't want to be in his way because he is an impressive litigator who produces great work product both written and in court."
  2. Amanda Kramer
    5
    Amanda Kramer
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Amanda Kramer handles government investigations, enforcement actions, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Particuarly noted for her expertise in workplace culture reviews in gender and racial equality and sexual misconduct cases.
  3. 5
    Andrew D Goldstein
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Andrew 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.
  4. Andrew Hruska
    5
    Andrew Hruska
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Andrew Hruska is recognized for his broad white-collar practice, which sees him frequently represent clients from the financial services industry in complex disputes.
  5. Andrew Lankler
    5
    Andrew Lankler
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Andrew Lankler represents individuals and companies in both government and internal investigations. He has notable experience handling bribery and corruption-related matters.
  6. 5
    Andrew St. Laurent
    Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP
    Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Andrew St. Laurent operates a broad regulatory and white-collar litigation practice. He fields particular expertise in the defense of individuals facing high-stakes proceedings.
  7. Andrew Z Michaelson
    5
    Andrew Z Michaelson
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Andrew 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.
  8. Avi Weitzman
    5
    Avi Weitzman
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Avi 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.
  9. Benjamin S. Fischer
    5
    Benjamin S. Fischer
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Benjamin Fischer is relied on by high-level employees and companies facing complex criminal proceedings arising out of allegations of financial misconduct.
  10. Bonnie Baker
    5
    Bonnie Baker
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Bonnie Baker supports the team in its defense of high-profile individuals in a range of white-collar proceedings.
  11. Brian Feldman
    5
    Brian Feldman
    Aurelian Law PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Brian Feldman is particularly recognized for his representation of corporate clients within the healthcare and pharmaceutical space during criminal proceedings.
  12. Brian Jacobs
    5
    Brian Jacobs
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Brian Jacobs is noted for his sophisticated representation of individuals facing white-collar criminal indictments and government investigations.
  13. Carlos F Ortiz
    5
    Carlos F Ortiz
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Carlos Ortiz regularly acts in white-collar investigations and criminal proceedings, offering particular expertise in cases involving FCPA violations.
  14. 5
    Celeste Koeleveld
    Clifford Chance US LLP
    Clifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Appellate specialist Celeste Koeleveld routinely defends individual and corporate clients accused of financial crimes, with significant experience handling high-profile international cases.
  15. Charles T Spada
    5
    Charles T Spada
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Charles Spada navigates government investigations into a range of alleged white-collar crimes on behalf of both individual and corporate clients.
  16. Christian Everdell
    5
    Christian Everdell
    Cohen & Gresser LLP
    Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Christian Everdell attracts market attention for his representation of high-profile individuals. His expertise includes cross-border disputes and allegations of tax fraud.
  17. Daniel Stein
    5
    Daniel Stein
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Former 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.
  18. David Eskew
    5
    David Eskew
    Abell Eskew Landau
    Abell Eskew Landau | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    David Eskew frequently defends individuals in healthcare fraud-related white-collar proceedings. He offers further experience handling investigations relating to allegations including fraud and bribery.
  19. Douglas Jensen
    5
    Douglas Jensen
    Sher Tremonte LLP
    Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Douglas Jensen provides representation to individual and corporate clients under investigations. He demonstrates the ability to take on complex cross-border cases.
  20. E Danya Perry
    5
    E Danya Perry
    Perry Law
    Perry Law | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Danya 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.
  21. Erin Sloane
    5
    Erin Sloane
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    FCPA 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.
  22. Evan Norris
    5
    Evan Norris
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    "He is convincing and knows how to quickly identify the most delicate issues of a file and then put in place a thoughtful action plan that delivers results. He inspires confidence and his international experience is a real asset for his clients and colleagues."
  23. 5
    Faith Elizabeth Gay
    Selendy Gay PLLC
    Selendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
    Faith Elizabeth Gay conducts sensitive internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients, as well as representing individuals facing criminal prosecution.
  24. Jason P.W. Halperin
    5
    Jason P.W. Halperin
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jason Halperin represents both individuals and organizations under government investigation. He frequently handles matters involving a wide range of allegations, including corruption and fraud.
  25. Jeffrey A Udell
    5
    Jeffrey A Udell
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey Udell represents individuals in parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings in a range of cases, including those involving allegations of insider trading and cyber crimes.
  26. Jenny Kramer
    5
    Jenny Kramer
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jenny Kramer has sought-after experience representing large corporations and individuals under sensitive criminal investigation by the DOJ.
  27. Jessica A. Masella
    5
    Jessica A. Masella
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jessica Masella undertakes government and internal investigations on behalf of her individual and corporate clients, regularly handling matters with complex cross-border aspects.
  28. 5
    John P Nowak
    Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
    Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    John 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.
  29. 5
    Jonathan Harris
    Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP
    Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Harris is an SEC expert who offers individuals further representation in criminal proceedings and trials. He frequently defends against allegations of financial fraud.
  30. Jonathan Kolodner
    5
    Jonathan Kolodner
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan 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.
  31. Jonathan New
    5
    Jonathan New
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan New represents individuals and corporations in a range of white-collar cases, with experience handling allegations of financial fraud, embezzlement and environmental crimes.
  32. 5
    Larry Krantz
    Krantz & Berman LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Larry Krantz brings to bear three decades of litigation experience in both criminal and civil proceedings. He frequently represents individual clients in connection with serious government investigations.
  33. Lisa Vicens
    5
    Lisa Vicens
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Lisa 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.
  34. 5
    Matthew Schwartz
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Matthew 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.
  35. Michael Buchanan
    5
    Michael Buchanan
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  36. Michael Feldberg
    5
    Michael Feldberg
    Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP
    Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
    Michael Feldberg brings extensive experience to his practice defending corporations and individual clients facing regulatory investigations and criminal trial proceedings, acting for clients from a diverse array of industries.
  37. Michael Martinez
    5
    Michael Martinez
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Michael Martinez is noted for his representation of individuals and high-profile corporates in major government investigations. Demonstrates a particular expertise before the SEC.
  38. Michael Miller
    5
    Michael Miller
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
    Michael Miller concentrates his practice on the representation of individual clients facing criminal proceedings, including extradition cases.
  39. Michael Tremonte
    5
    Michael Tremonte
    Sher Tremonte LLP
    Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Michael Tremonte provides white-collar criminal defense to both individual and corporate clients as part of his wider litigation practice.
  40. Michelle Levin
    5
    Michelle Levin
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Michelle Levin has experience of defending individuals and companies in a range of white-collar proceedings, including investigations and prosecutions.
  41. Palmina M Fava
    5
    Palmina M Fava
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Palmina Fava is noted for her sophisticated handling of cross-border investigations, particularly those involving the FCPA. She has substantial experience acting on behalf of Latin American clients.
  42. Peter Skinner
    5
    Peter Skinner
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Peter 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.
  43. 5
    Robert M Radick
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Robert Radick frequently defends companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and investigations. He has particular expertise working with healthcare sector clients.
  44. Rodney Villazor
    5
    Rodney Villazor
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Rodney Villazor provides individuals and companies with representation in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. His experience includes cases involving allegations of financial fraud.
  45. Ruti Smithline
    5
    Ruti Smithline
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ruti Smithline is routinely retained as counsel on both internal and external investigations. She offers particular expertise in handling proceedings involving South America.
  46. Seetha Ramachandran
    5
    Seetha Ramachandran
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Seetha 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.
  47. Telemachus P. Kasulis
    5
    Telemachus P. Kasulis
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Telemachus Kasulis' practice sees him handle internal and external investigations, regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions for a range of clients.
  48. 5
    William Devaney
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    William Devaney frequently defends companies and individuals against a wide range of criminal allegations, including those of corruption, financial fraud and antitrust violations.
  49. Winston Paes
    5
    Winston Paes
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Winston Paes applies his strong prosecutorial background in securities and business fraud to his representation of companies in white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.
  50. Joshua Klein
    Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5
  51. Nick Lewin
    Krieger Lewin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5
  52. Paul M Krieger
    Krieger Lewin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5
  53. Samidh Guha, Esq.
    Guha PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Band 5
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Up and Coming
  1. Anne Cortina Perry
    U
    Anne Cortina Perry
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Anne 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.
  2. Anne E. Railton
    U
    Anne E. Railton
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Anne Railton comes recommended for her impressive experience representing significant corporate clients under criminal investigation for alleged tax fraud, as well as other financial crimes.
  3. Bob Allen
    U
    Bob Allen
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Robert Allen of Kirkland & Ellis is a rising star noted for his representation of corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.
  4. Brendan Quigley
    U
    Brendan Quigley
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    As a former prosecutor, Brendan Quigley brings with him experience across a range of issues, including fraud and FCA allegations, as well as complex, multijurisdictional investigations.
  5. U
    Kate Cassidy
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Kate Cassidy defends individual and corporate clients against a variety of state and federal investigations and proceedings, involving fraud, bribery and RICO charges.
  6. Katherine Stoller
    U
    Katherine Stoller
    Shearman & Sterling LLP
    Shearman & Sterling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Katherine Stoller is noted for her expertise in representing companies and individuals in criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory issues.
  7. Kimberly Zelnick
    U
    Kimberly Zelnick
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Kimberly Zelnick is a go-to attorney for clients such as domestic and international financial institutions facing a wide range of regulatory and criminal investigations.
  8. Martin Bell
    U
    Martin Bell
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Martin Bell is a former prosecutor noted for his expert representation of companies, boards and executives in investigations, enforcement matters and litigation.
  9. Michael D. Mann
    U
    Michael D. Mann
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  10. Zainab N Ahmad
    U
    Zainab N Ahmad
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Zainab Ahmad is noted for her expertise in white-collar defense and investigations in matters involving corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and FCPA issues.
  11. Erin Dougherty
    Brune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
  1. Bradley Gershel
    Bradley Gershel
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    Bradley Gershel advises on the full gamut of white-collar proceedings, acting for both individuals and corporate entities.