Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 5
About
Provided by Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP
The White-Collar Internal Investigation & Litigation team has vast experience assisting individuals and corporations in connection with criminal investigations and proceedings as well as internal investigations. The practice is national in nature and frequently involves cross-border activity. In past cases spanning a wide range of subject matter, they have advised on matters involving the following alleged activity and substantive areas of law:
- Antitrust
- Bribery
- Cybersecurity
- Cyberstalking and harassment
- Embezzlement
- Environmental
- Extortion
- False Claims Act
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Fraud
- Healthcare
- Import and export violations
- Martin Act
- Real estate fraud
- Securities fraud
- Tax fraud
In addition, they have an active practice representing individuals (both victims and accused offenders) and institutions in Title IX investigations, and more broadly in sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual discrimination matters. In these and other sensitive areas, they treat clients and witnesses alike with dignity and compassion informed by their interpersonal skills and deep experience. That approach also allows them effectively to navigate complex interactions with agencies and prosecutors.
They represent both individuals and corporations facing state and federal criminal investigations and prosecutions. They also frequently assist corporations in conducting internal investigations.
Chambers Review
Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes offers robust strengths in litigation matters, drawing from an experienced pool of disputes lawyers with deep trial expertise. It acts for clients to defend a broad spectrum of criminal allegations and regulatory investigations, representing both corporate and individual clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Glenn Agre's attorneys are top tier counselors and litigators."
"They're thoughtful, smart, thorough - they're excellent lawyers all around."
"Glenn Agre's attorneys are top tier counselors and litigators."
"They're thoughtful, smart, thorough - they're excellent lawyers all around."
Notable Practitioners
David Callaway is a highly experienced former prosecutor who is well versed in handling DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement actions. He offers additional expertise in advising Latin American clients facing litigation in the US.
"He is an excellent trial lawyer and probably one of the most highly regarded criminal trial lawyers in the Norther District. He is very good with the jury and he is liked and respected by judges."
"David Callaway is one of those rare people who has the vision to find an optimal path that others sometimes find hard to see."
Lyn Agre is a deeply experienced criminal defense lawyer who is regularly called on to handle sensitive investigations and the defense of clients facing enforcement actions.
"Lyn has a very practical and effective way of assessing and acting on litigation challenges in a way that achieves positive results."
"Lyn is very conscientious and a great advocate."