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Jeff Knox, former head of the U.S. DOJ Fraud Section, is Co-Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher’s Washington, D.C. office and Global Co-Head of the Firm’s Government and Internal Investigations Practice. He represents multinational corporations and independent board committees in high-stakes investigations by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, CFPB and other federal and state enforcement regulators. He has advised some of the world’s leading financial institutions, energy companies, life sciences companies, technology firms and government contractors in navigating criminal and civil investigations relating to the FCPA, securities and accounting fraud, market manipulation, False Claims Act, antitrust, international money laundering, economic sanctions, and environmental crimes. Jeff also represents senior executives—in their individual capacity—who are subjects of enforcement investigations. Jeff has served as a government-appointed independent compliance consultant, and represents companies in government and court-mandated monitorships. Prior to joining the Firm, Jeff was an accomplished federal prosecutor, serving as the Chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section in Washington, D.C., and the Chief of the National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
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Simpson Thacher (1999-2003; 2014-present); Department of Justice (2003-2014)
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J.D., cum laude, Northwestern University School of Law; B.S., magna cum laude, University of Arizona
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Jeffrey Knox is the global cohead of Simpson Thacher's government and internal investigations practice. He is recognized for his impressive FCPA expertise, with recent standout mandates for global financial institutions and energy companies among other corporates, as well as individual executives.
Jeffrey Knox of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is called upon by public and private companies as well as individuals facing regulatory proceedings and investigations, with a client base including financial services, pharmaceutical and technology companies.
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"He consistently delivers strong results for clients."
"He has great knowledge on how the DOJ thinks about things."
"Jeff is a high quality lawyer who has an excellent perspective on matters. He understands cases from multiple different dimensions."
"Jeff is one of the best lawyers in the country."
"He is a tremendous person and a wonderful advocate."
"He consistently delivers strong results for clients."
"He has great knowledge on how the DOJ thinks about things."
"Jeff is a high quality lawyer who has an excellent perspective on matters. He understands cases from multiple different dimensions."
"Jeff is one of the best lawyers in the country."
"He is a tremendous person and a wonderful advocate."
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