Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Akin offers an established white-collar litigation practice with considerable experience trying cases at both state and federal levels. Its attorneys regularly defend individuals facing serious criminal charges, particularly in relation to government contracts fraud, money laundering and bribery. The practice also acts for corporations across a wide range of industries, including financial services, technology and pharmaceuticals. It enjoys a robust investigations practice that encompasses cross-border and international matters concerning the FCPA, along with other anticorruption laws.
Work Highlights
- Akin defended attorney Jeremy Schulman following an investigation by the Maryland US Attorney's Office into alleged wire, mail and bank fraud for misrepresenting authority to act for the Somali government in an asset recovery project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Akin's expertise is invaluable."
"Akin's expertise is invaluable."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Connolly is co-head of the white-collar defense and global investigations practice group at Akin. He is an experienced white-collar practitioner who is frequently called upon by corporate and individual clients embroiled in complex criminal proceedings, often involving allegations of FCPA violations and fraud.
"Chuck is thorough, responsive and smart."
"He is an outstanding lawyer."
"Chuck is an excellent strategist and he is able to analyze matters quickly and insightfully."
Paul Butler is an Akin partner well regarded for his defense of individual and corporate clients in a broad range of enforcement actions. He regularly handles complex multijurisdictional investigations by the DOJ and SEC, among others, with notable experience working on cases with significant national security implications.
"Paul is brilliant. He is incredibly hard-working and is able to master very difficult facts."
"Paul is very capable. He is practical and pragmatic as well as thorough. He provides advice that is always up to date."
Claudius Modesti is frequently called upon by major corporations to handle investigations before a range of government and regulatory bodies, including the DOJ and SEC.
"Claudius is a talented and commercially astute lawyer."
"Claudius thinks strategically and is very knowledgeable. He is extremely experienced with complex matters."
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