Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
About
Provided by Goodwin
Goodwin is considered a stealth powerhouse for those requiring efficient and under the radar resolutions, as well as those needing a more extensive and often public representation in enforcement actions, indictments and civil lawsuits. We have a deep bench of experience conducting internal investigations, defending clients in bet-the-company cases, and are embedded in key sectors including financial services, healthcare and life sciences. We excel at guiding our clients safely through government inquiries. Our lawyers have also successfully defended False Claims Act and whistleblower lawsuits, many of which have involved hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
Chambers Review
Goodwin draws on the significant expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings of its notable bench of former federal prosecutors and trial lawyers. Also noted for its expert corporate governance practice and strength in handling internal investigations. Experience representing clients under investigation by bodies such as the DOJ and SEC, as well as foreign regulators. Counts major financial services firms, nonprofit organizations and logistics companies among its clients.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin represented Sam Halper, the CEO and co-owner of skilled nursing facilities, in connection a criminal prosecution by the DOJ for healthcare fraud and related crimes.
Strengths
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"The team is immediately responsive."
"The team is outstanding in terms of understanding the law. They are both intelligent and interpersonal."
"The team is immediately responsive."
"The team is outstanding in terms of understanding the law. They are both intelligent and interpersonal."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Strassberg heads the firm's white-collar group and is widely esteemed for his work defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials. His practice extends to external and internal investigations and regulatory proceedings.
"Richard has great strategic vision and is really skilled at working with clients."
"He is a terrific strategist, has great judgment and knows the facts."
"He has great trial experience, which he incorporates into his strategy. He always has his eye on the ball and will be thinking everything through from every angle."
"He does extraordinarily good work in the courtroom on complex white-collar matters."
William Harrington is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors, regularly acting on their behalf in the defense against allegations including fraud, FCA violations and insider trading.
"He is excellent in written advocacy, very smart and fantastic at cross-examinations."
"William has high intelligence and analytical abilities. He is extremely smart, well versed in the law, articulate, analytical, strategic, accessible and organized."
As former chief of the criminal division of the Eastern District of New York, James Gatta draws on impressive government experience to represent corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of potential criminal and regulatory issues.
"James has an uncanny ability to have his pulse on clients' needs and thoughts. He is diplomatic and is able to thread the needle of very complex issues."
"James maintains a high-level awareness and knowledge base of the relevant subject matters."
"He is a terrific lawyer and incredibly thoughtful."
Anne Railton comes recommended for her impressive experience representing significant corporate clients under criminal investigation for alleged tax fraud, as well as other financial crimes.
"Anneis very diligent and has a good demeanor with clients."
"She has a tremendous ability to fully dissect the government's arguments through her advocacy."
"She has got a lot of great trial experience and is fantastic."
Ranked Lawyers at
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