Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Cozen O’Connor White Collar Defense & Investigations practice group represents individuals, public and private companies, corporate boards, and special committees in a full range of white-collar issues. We provide world-class service in enforcement matters, including FCPA, antitrust, and securities matters, and both internal and government-facing investigations.
Our practice group has a carefully assembled group of attorneys with decades of experience on both the prosecutorial and defense sides. The group includes a former federal public defender and several former U.S. federal and state prosecutors and officials.
The group’s attorneys Barry Boss, Kara Kapp, and Stephen Miller recently negotiated an unprecedented settlement agreement with prosecutors in the Philadelphia U.S. Attorney’s Office on behalf of Laura Varela and 5Dimes, a popular offshore sportsbook in Costa Rica. The case has the potential to revolutionize the U.S. sports-betting industry, as this was the first time an offshore sportsbook voluntarily stopped serving U.S. customers, settled its legal liability with the U.S. Department of Justice, and emerged eligible to participate in the regulated U.S. sports-betting market.
The White Collar Defense & Investigations department has a majority of women in its ranks. A team of the department’s women attorneys, led by Barbara “Biz” Van Gelder, last year represented three witnesses in the historic impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Chambers Review
Cozen O'Connor has an established white-collar defense practice with notable expertise guiding companies and individuals through high-stakes criminal proceedings. The practice boasts accomplished criminal trial attorneys in its ranks, alongside a number of experienced investigations lawyers. The team is also able to draw upon a significant government relations practice to advise clients facing Congressional investigations.
Strengths
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"The firm is exceptionally proficient in navigating complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team at Cozen are intelligent, knowledgeable and exercise excellent judgment."
"Cozen have strong expertise in white-collar defense work, both for federal and state issues. The team is always helpful and responsive on a high-stakes matter."
"The firm is exceptionally proficient in navigating complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team at Cozen are intelligent, knowledgeable and exercise excellent judgment."
"Cozen have strong expertise in white-collar defense work, both for federal and state issues. The team is always helpful and responsive on a high-stakes matter."
Notable Practitioners
Barbara Van Gelder is counsel at Cozen O'Connor. She is a seasoned white-collar litigator who is frequently called upon to represent corporate and individual clients in high-profile investigations. She offers particular expertise in relation to alleged violations of the FCA and FCPA.
"Barbara is terrific. She is very collegial and a great person to work with."
Barry Boss is cochair of both the commercial litigation department and white-collar defense and investigations practice group at Cozen O'Connor. He offers a wealth of experience representing clients in high-stakes criminal proceedings. He handles matters involving a wide variety of criminal allegations, including fraud, corruption and money laundering, offering further expertise in criminal sentencing.
"Barry is an expert in this field at handling sophisticated and complex matters. He has the vision and awareness to help his client."
"Barry is an extremely tenacious, hard-working and intelligent lawyer."
"He has a long history of delivering the highest-quality services to his clients."
Nicole Sprinzen serves as vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's white-collar defense and investigations group, where she maintains a broad practice encompassing internal and external investigations, and criminal trials.
"Nicole is a pleasure to work with."
"Nicole is very knowledgeable and strategic."
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