Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
About
Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Our white collar defense and investigations team includes numerous former federal prosecutors and former SEC attorneys. We have a proven track record of successfully resolving high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and many other federal and state agencies. Our attorneys regularly defend clients against investigations and enforcement actions regarding health care fraud, financial and procurement fraud, SEC violations, antitrust violations, environmental crimes, the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA), tax fraud, public corruption and the False Claims Act/qui tam. We have decades of experience conducting internal corporate investigations into allegations of misconduct, advising on corporate governance and developing compliance programs.
Chambers Review
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP has a highly regarded team focusing on white-collar defense litigation, and internal and government investigations. Represents clients from the healthcare, financial services and energy sectors. Able to represent both corporates and individual executives. Particular strength in matters relating to fraud, money laundering and securities litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong bench of experienced attorneys with a wide range of expertise, including the capabilities to handle SEC, DOJ and other regulatory inquiries around the nation."
"Faegre Drinker's partners and associates know their stuff and are a joy to work with. They want to know the clients' desired result and modify their approach accordingly."
"The firm provides excellent service and are always responsive, regardless of the time of day."
"The firm has a strong bench of experienced attorneys with a wide range of expertise, including the capabilities to handle SEC, DOJ and other regulatory inquiries around the nation."
"Faegre Drinker's partners and associates know their stuff and are a joy to work with. They want to know the clients' desired result and modify their approach accordingly."
"The firm provides excellent service and are always responsive, regardless of the time of day."
Notable Practitioners
Joel Hammerman assists clients with matters concerning healthcare fraud, FCA violations, securities fraud and antitrust violations, among other areas.
"He is outstanding in all respects."
"Joel is bright, hard-working and responsive."
"He exercises great judgment and takes a targeted, balanced approach."
"He is a whip-smart attorney, very strategic and gets excellent results."
Carrie DeLange is an up-and-coming practitioner highlighted for her expert representation of individuals and corporations in high-stakes SEC, DOJ and CFTC investigations and litigation.
"Carrie is an exceptional attorney who has a wide range of experience in dealing with matters involving the SEC, DOJ and international regulators."
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