Nancy DePodesta
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Band 2
About
Provided by Nancy DePodesta
Practice Areas
Internal Investigations
Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense
Tax Controversy and Litigation
Securities Litigation and Enforcement Defense
Experience
Nancy is a former federal prosecutor and highly regarded white-collar defense attorney and trial lawyer. She regularly defends clients in investigations conducted by the Department of Justice and other federal law enforcement and governmental agencies. As an experienced investigator, she has led complex investigations involving regulatory agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor, and Securities and Exchange Commission and has conducted internal investigations for corporate clients and universities.
With extensive experience in a broad array of subject matters, including securities fraud, tax fraud, health care fraud, corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, and antitrust, Nancy focuses her practice on white-collar criminal defense.
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D., with honors
1993
Chambers Review
USA
Nancy DePodesta of Taft regularly acts in high-stakes criminal suits and investigations, defending against claims of financial and workplace misconduct, corruption and fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is a thoughtful and strategic lawyer."
"Nancy is super responsive and very helpful."
"She is a thorough cross-examiner who is organized and has a good bedside manner."
"She is a thoughtful and strategic lawyer."
"Nancy is super responsive and very helpful."
"She is a thorough cross-examiner who is organized and has a good bedside manner."