Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 3
About
Provided by Jackson Walker LLP
Jackson Walker's Investigations & White Collar Defense team includes accomplished former prosecutors strategically positioned throughout Texas in the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio offices. Our attorneys leverage their extensive experience on both sides of the aisle, providing comprehensive counsel to clients facing state and federal enforcement, fraud, antitrust, securities, sanctions, and healthcare issues.
Recent highlights include:
- Representation of Mitchell Hennessey, who was dismissed of all securities fraud charges on March 20, 2024.
- Representation of an internationally known celebrity in ongoing negotiations concerning a multi-million dollar federal criminal judgment.
- Secured the dismissal of charges against Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi, who was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border while attempting to seek asylum.
- Representation of an entertainment company in an internal investigation after a popular streamer was accused of hiding and down-playing a sexual assault.
- Representation of a retail pharmacy chain against the Department of Justice Civil Division and the Drug Enforcement Agency Diversion group seeking significant penalties for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
- Handling a bet-the-company export privileges appeal of a temporary denial order issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This is one of the largest export control cases ever brought in the United States.
Chambers Review
Jackson Walker LLP has a diverse white-collar practice, able to advise corporations and individuals in internal investigations and large enforcement actions. The team provides critical advice to those in the healthcare and biosciences field, as well as the education and energy industries.
Work Highlights
- Jackson Walker represented Nomad Internet in a lawsuit brought by the Texas Attorney General alleging violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is always prompt and clear."
"The team goes above and beyond any expectation in terms of service levels."
"The team is always prompt and clear."
"The team goes above and beyond any expectation in terms of service levels."
Notable Practitioners
Jennifer Freel frequently assists clients with government and internal investigations as well as civil disputes.
"Jennifer epitomizes professionalism and dogged advocacy. If she is your counsel, you are in great hands."
"She is not only knowledgeable of legal trends, she helps set them. She is the vanguard of financial protections."
Erica Benites Giese is noted for her strong performance in white-collar investigations and trials. She has built an impressive practice representing clients in matters ranging from healthcare fraud, bank fraud and government contracts fraud.
"Erica is very responsive, knowledgeable and works with the client to meet their business goals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Walker LLP
Texas
Members
Provided by Jackson Walker LLP
Arthur Gollwitzer
Edwin Buffmire
Head of Department
Joe Magliolo
Laura Kidd Cordova
Head of Department
Michael Murtha
Robert Soza
Stephen Calhoun