Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston's Government Investigations, Enforcement, and Compliance Practice is one of the largest and most experienced in the world. It is composed of more than 80 attorneys across 11 global offices—including more than 10 former U.S. Attorneys, Assistant and Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney—all with a deep understanding of the enforcement environment and an insider perspective in government-facing matters.
In Texas, our elite team includes a trial veteran who previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, and who is also board certified in Criminal Law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization. Another standout attorney on the team is a partner with a diverse practice consisting of white collar criminal investigation and defense and complex civil litigation experience. The practice is supported by experienced associates who play significant roles in representing high-profile clients and who are heavily engaged in the community.
Our global practice provides a wide variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, with a full range of legal services pertaining to regulatory counseling, compliance, defense and monitoring; internal and government investigations (including congressional investigations); international trade counseling and compliance; and white collar criminal defense.
Chambers Review
Winston & Strawn LLP is considered a leading choice for corporate clients and senior executives facing bet-the-company enforcement actions brought by governmental regulators.
Work Highlights
- Winston & Strawn LLP continues to defend real estate developer Ruel Malcolm Hamilton in a federal criminal trial after he was charged with bribery.
Strengths
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"The team listens, evaluates and responds to a range of service levels."
"Winston's team is responsive and creative."
"The Winston & Strawn team is comprised of strategic and innovative thinkers who go the distance to serve their clients."
"The team listens, evaluates and responds to a range of service levels."
"Winston's team is responsive and creative."
"The Winston & Strawn team is comprised of strategic and innovative thinkers who go the distance to serve their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Melsheimer is an experienced litigator who is held in particularly high esteem for his defense of executives and officers facing DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement, handling issues ranging from bank and healthcare fraud to criminal antitrust violations.
"He is simply one of the best."
"Tom is a talented trial lawyer with a strategic and innovative perspective."
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