Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
Contact number
+1 202 339 8400Chambers Review
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is highlighted for its deep bench of white-collar practitioners, who are experts in handling white-collar criminal investigations, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act investigations, trials and appeals, and compliance issues. The group frequently represents clients in the energy and life science sectors and is adept at representing company executives, directors and employees along with other leading professionals in sensitive, high-stakes cases.
Work Highlights
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represented Donald Schneider, the former CEO and chairman of the board of an Ohio-based energy company with respect to a criminal investigation of whether his company, its former parent company and certain individuals participated in a scheme to bribe the former Speaker of the House for the Ohio legislature to support legislation that would benefit the companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Orrick provides excellent service."
"Orrick provides excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
David Krakoff is a partner at Orrick, where he maintains a prominent trial practice which sees him regularly called upon by high-profile individuals and corporate executives to defend them in major criminal proceedings.
Henry Asbill is an Orrick partner who splits his time between its Washington, DC and New York offices. He is widely acclaimed for his expert handling of high-stakes criminal trials, offering extensive experience in the defense of a wide variety of complex criminal allegations.
"Henry is a great trial lawyer."
Based in Washington, DC, Preston Burton is a partner at Orrick, where he brings impressive trial experience to bear in the defense of individual clients in high-stakes and high-profile criminal prosecutions.
"Preston is savvy and wise. He can navigate delicate situations, and his knowledge of white-collar law is deep and broad."
"He is a very good lawyer and wonderful with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
District of Columbia