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Provided by Hartley West
Hartley M.K. West is an accomplished litigator and trial lawyer with extensive experience advising on high-stakes government enforcement defense and asset forfeiture matters, often involving a connection between Asia-Pacific and the United States. Ms. West frequently advises corporations and executives facing investigations into alleged violations of antitrust, fraud, corruption, trade secret and money laundering laws.
From 2002 to 2017, Ms. West served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, including as Deputy Chief of its Economic Crimes and Securities Fraud Section. She also clerked for the Honorable John T. Noonan Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to joining Dechert, Ms. West served as a partner at another international law firm.
Provided by Chambers
Hartley West of Dechert LLP attracts ample praise for her white-collar criminal defense practice, which sees her handle sensitive investigations and litigation matters relating to issues including antitrust, healthcare fraud and trade secrets.
Provided by Chambers
"She can magic results out of very difficult facts and circumstances. She's got a very sharp and very analytical mind, she's a real star."
"I feel like I'm extremely competently represented and her interpersonal skills have made a huge difference during a very difficult time."
"Hartley is very smart and professional. She has breadth of experience and is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter."
"She's extraordinarily knowledgeable, client focused, focused on continuing to provide updates and a top notch service."
"She has been on my side and fighting since the first day I picked her to represent me. Not a day has gone by where she has not proved that I made the right choice."
"She can magic results out of very difficult facts and circumstances. She's got a very sharp and very analytical mind, she's a real star."
"I feel like I'm extremely competently represented and her interpersonal skills have made a huge difference during a very difficult time."
"Hartley is very smart and professional. She has breadth of experience and is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter."
"She's extraordinarily knowledgeable, client focused, focused on continuing to provide updates and a top notch service."
"She has been on my side and fighting since the first day I picked her to represent me. Not a day has gone by where she has not proved that I made the right choice."
