Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Chambers Review
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP's formidable litigation practice has considerable experience in matters that involve the DOJ, the SEC and federal regulatory agencies, including complex investigations and appellate work. It fields an enviable bench of talented lawyers who are adept across a range of sectors, including environmental, telecommunications and securities disputes. Recent mandates demonstrate the firm's expertise in multijurisdictional investigations involving alleged violations of the FCPA and other anticorruption laws.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised Wells Fargo on an internal investigation and represented it before the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina, the DOJ’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, the Federal Reserve, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the possibility that certain financial institution customers used the bank's software platform to engage in international trade finance transactions with OFAC-sanctioned persons, entities and/or jurisdictions.
Strengths
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"Gibson provide excellent service and the quality of their work product is top notch."
"The team at Gibson is very organized and they provide strategic advice on how to engage with the DOJ."
"The firm's written work product is outstanding."
"Gibson provide excellent service and the quality of their work product is top notch."
"The team at Gibson is very organized and they provide strategic advice on how to engage with the DOJ."
"The firm's written work product is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Warin is widely acknowledged as a preeminent white-collar defense attorney, and is frequently called upon by household-name corporations and their senior employees to handle their most sensitive and high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations.
"Joe is one of the most reputable lawyers in the field. He is top notch."
"Joe Warin is one of the top lawyers in DC."
"He is an outstanding lawyer who provides the best and most reasoned advice."
David Burns is a highly regarded white-collar criminal defense attorney with notable expertise in cases concerning allegations of fraud, FCPA violations and corruption. He is noted for his impressive governmental experience, as he has previously served in a number of senior positions in the DOJ, including Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division.
"David is outstanding. He is easy to talk to, responsive and is able to easily explain all facets of an issue."
Kendall Day receives plaudits for his impressive white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations practice. His client base includes financial institutions and individuals.
"Kendall's work product and client service is excellent."
"Kendall is outstanding. He is detail-oriented, knows the law and can see the bigger picture."
Stephanie Brooker is cochair of the white-collar defense and investigations practice group at Gibson Dunn. She is noted for her expertise in internal investigations and enforcement defense, with a particular specialty in anti-money laundering. She is regularly called upon by notable corporate clients to provide defense as well as compliance counsel.
"Stephanie is a very talented lawyer."
Courtney Brown is recommended for her expert representation of large corporations and boards of directors in complex white-collar investigations and litigation.
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