Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Edward Swanson is a go-to choice for sophisticated white-collar criminal defense matters, with a wealth of experience acting for clients facing criminal trials and investigations.

"Ed is very calm in court, exceptionally bright and highly regarded by the judges."

"He has excellent judgment and is very, very good at cutting a case down to its essence and focusing on what matters. He's particularly good at knowing how to size up his audience and pitch the case, understanding how a prosecutor thinks and putting his clients in their best perception."

"Ed is the gold standard in a defense attorney - he's deeply knowledgable, has excellent judgment and truly cares for the well-being of his clients."

"Ed is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the US, period."

"I think his judgment and his strategic thinking are his strengths. I think he is one of the best lawyers in the white-collar space nationally as he has extraordinarily good judgment - he's not just smart, but he also understands how to come to practical solutions for clients."

Mary McNamara offers excellent pedigree in defending executives in high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions, with commentators consistently highlighting her standout courtroom skills as a significant asset to clients.

"The judges love her and treat her almost like a peer. She's got great client skills and an impressive courtroom presence."

"She's absolutely wonderful to work with. She's strategic, tactful, has an incredibly sharp legal mind and she is highly respected by the bench."

"Mary is a talented and powerful criminal defense attorney who has achieved some great results for her clients."

"Mary has incredible judgment and great knowledge of the intricacies of criminal law. On a personal level, she is charming and easy to deal with."

"She is terrific. She's very highly thought of and extremely competent. She's top of the heap, the cream of the Bay Area crop."

Britt Evangelist has a robust criminal defense practice which sees her regularly engaged by corporate and individual clients in regulatory enforcement matters.

"She's practical, responsive and efficient, with a highly strategic and practical approach to litigation."

"She's a very talented lawyer and a persuasive legal writer."

"She's incredibly sharp, incredibly hardworking and strategic."

Audrey Barron's practice encompasses both DOJ and SEC investigations, often relating to complex fraud and trade secrets theft. She has built a strong expertise representing both individuals and corporations in this space.

"Audrey showed excellent judgment and skills for her years of practice."