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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

New York

Our White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations research will cover both individual representations and company representations. Work typically undertaken in this section will include external and internal investigations, enforcement proceedings, white-collar criminal trials and appeals. Attorneys will generally represent individuals or companies involved in matters investigated by bodies such as the DOJ, US Attorneys' Offices, state AGs and Congress committees. These investigations and enforcement proceedings may involve a range of issues, including insider trading, healthcare fraud, antitrust issues, corruption allegations and FCPA breaches.

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Mary Jo White Debevoise & Plimpton LLP17 Years Ranked

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Aaron R Marcu
Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
Aaron Marcu is a go-to for corporations and boards facing high-stakes criminal allegations and internal investigations. He utilizes his significant white-collar experience to advise on matters such as fraud allegations, criminal tax and money laundering, among other charges.
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Audrey Strauss
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years Ranked
As former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss brings with her a wealth of experience developed from overseeing some of the jurisdiction's most high-profile prosecutions. Her defense practice benefits from particular expertise in SEC-related matters.
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Barbara Jones
Bracewell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 3 Years Ranked
Former district court judge Barbara Jones brings a wealth of experience handling white-collar matters. She devotes her private practice to conducting internal investigations and providing clients with regulatory compliance advice.
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Edward JM Little
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years Ranked
Edward Little offers enviable experience handling significant internal investigations and criminal litigation for individuals and corporations.
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Elkan Abramowitz
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
Elkan Abramowitz draws on decades of experience to represent individual and corporate clients in high-stakes criminal matters involving all forms of white-collar allegations.
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Frank Wohl
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
Frank Wohl's clients benefit from his extensive experience representing both individuals and companies facing complex criminal proceedings.
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John S Siffert
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
John Siffert is an experienced counselor and trial lawyer to individuals and corporations facing significant criminal proceedings, with expertise covering all areas of white-collar crime.
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Michele Hirshman
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 13 Years Ranked
Michele Hirshman operates a widely respected practice representing major corporations from a variety of industry sectors in high-stakes government and regulatory investigations.
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Richard D Owens
Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years Ranked
Richard Owens serves as a trusted adviser to major corporations and individual clients. He handles a broad array of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings.
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Mary Jo White
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years Ranked
Mary Jo White offers unparalleled experience dealing with business-critical investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, having previously served as chair of the SEC.
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Star Individuals

Andrew J Levander
Dechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Star Individuals | 21 Years Ranked
Andrew Levander is widely acknowledged as one of the country's preeminent white-collar defense attorneys. He frequently litigates major criminal trials and remains a go-to for major corporations in need of representation in investigations.
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Barry H Berke
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years Ranked
Barry Berke is widely acknowledged as one of the finest criminal trial attorneys in the city, winning universal praise for his sophisticated representation of prominent individual and corporate clients facing high-stakes proceedings.
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Karen Patton Seymour
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Star Individuals | 15 Years Ranked
Karen Patton Seymour offers longstanding expertise in the most complex of white-collar criminal mandates, including large-scale multijurisdictional investigations. Her practice also includes civil disputes and crisis management.
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Susan Brune
Brune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Star Individuals | 16 Years Ranked
"Susan is the whole package with incredible skill and judgment. She is really smart, an incredibly effective advocate, can distill complex situations and has a way of getting into the client's world that is really unique."
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Theodore V Wells Jr
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Star Individuals | 21 Years Ranked
Theodore Wells is widely recognized as one of the country's most prominent criminal trial attorneys. He boasts an enviable record of success in high-stakes criminal proceedings for market-leading clients.
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Alexandra Shapiro
Shapiro Arato Bach LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
Alexandra Shapiro is considered a preeminent figure in the criminal appellate space, and offers impressive experience acting in state and federal appellate courts.
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Amy Walsh
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
Amy Walsh offers a broad white-collar practice, taking on a variety of criminal defense work for both companies and individuals facing investigations and criminal enforcement.
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Andrew J Ceresney
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
Andrew Ceresney cochairs the firm's prestigious litigation department and defends major institutions in regulatory investigations, as well as criminal and civil litigation.
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Anirudh Bansal
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
Anirudh Bansal advises major organizations and their high-level employees on the full range of criminal investigations and regulatory matters.
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Anjan Sahni
WilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
Anjan Sahni draws extensive praise for his sophisticated criminal practice encompassing regulatory investigations and allegations of fraud and insider trading.
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Barry A Bohrer
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
Barry Bohrer has a longstanding and highly regarded white-collar defense practice, which regularly sees him represent individuals involved in high-profile criminal trials and major investigations.
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Boyd M Johnson III
WilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
Boyd Johnson is a trial lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in the public and private sectors. He assists both companies and individuals facing sensitive government investigations and criminal proceedings.
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Bruce E Yannett
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
Chair of the White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group, Bruce Yannett is regularly called upon by a host of market-leading companies facing high-stakes criminal investigations. His sophisticated practice covers the defense of allegations such as fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.
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Dani James
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
Dani James is regularly called on by individuals facing criminal proceedings and companies involved in federal investigations.
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David Esseks
A&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
David Esseks offers a sophisticated white-collar practice with a particular focus on the representation of banks and other financial institutions facing significant criminal allegations and investigations.
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David M Zornow
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
David Zornow frequently takes on the DOJ and regulatory bodies in major investigations and criminal trials. He is also a leading choice for internal investigations.
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George S Canellos
Milbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
George Canellos enjoys a reputation as one of the city's most sought-after criminal defense attorneys, winning widespread acclaim for a sophisticated practice that includes high-stakes criminal trials and regulatory investigations.
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Helen Cantwell
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
Helen Cantwell is widely recognized for her expertise in handling internal investigations relating to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct, as well as her representation of clients facing external regulatory investigations and complex criminal proceedings.
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Helen Gredd
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
Helen Gredd's well-regarded practice regularly sees her representing individuals and companies from an array of industry sectors in high-stakes criminal proceedings.
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Isabelle Kirshner
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
Isabelle Kirshner has three decades' worth of experience to offer her clients, with expertise covering the full range of white-collar proceedings from investigation through to trial.
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James J Benjamin, Jr
Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
James Benjamin draws widespread acclaim for his impressive track record of defending financial institutions and their senior employees in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings.
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Joanna C. Hendon
Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
Joanna Hendon offers impressive expertise handling significant criminal proceedings on behalf of accused individuals, frequently handling a broad array of high-stakes and sensitive allegations.
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John Gleeson
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
Former federal judge and prosecutor John Gleeson operates a wide-ranging litigation practice, with expertise in both civil and white-collar proceedings.
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Joon H Kim
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
Joon Kim is the former acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and is considered a go-to for corporations facing criminal and regulatory investigations, often with cross-border elements.
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Katya Jestin
Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
Katya Jestin is co-managing partner of the firm and draws on her impressive experience to act for wide-ranging clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations.
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Lee S Richards III
Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Lee Richards draws on decades of experience representing senior employees and institutions in external and internal investigations and related criminal proceedings.
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Lev Dassin
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
Lev Dassin brings notable expertise in representing companies and their high-level employees to his handling of a broad range of often multi-jurisdictional matters, including complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.
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Linda Imes
Blank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
Linda Imes is an experienced white-collar attorney who is frequently called on to represent individual clients in criminal trials and high-stakes regulatory proceedings.
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Loretta E Lynch
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
Former Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch is commended for her expert crisis management skills. Her experience includes criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory concerns.
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Martine Beamon
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
Martine Beamon wins widespread acclaim for her work handling significant external and internal investigations connected to allegations of fraud, sexual misconduct and FCPA violations, among other things.
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Mary Mulligan
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
Mary Mulligan handles the full range of white-collar defense work, having represented clients accused of a broad array of criminal allegations, including various types of fraud, criminal tax and FCA violations.
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Michael Schachter
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
Michael Schachter is particularly noted for his sophisticated defense of individual clients in high-stakes criminal proceedings. He offers further expertise in the representation of corporations and financial services companies.
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Nancy Kestenbaum
Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
Nancy Kestenbaum is widely acknowledged as a market-leading lawyer in white-collar cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Her broader practice also includes regulatory investigations and matters relating to potential FCPA violations.
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Paul Schoeman
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
Paul Schoeman offers substantial expertise across the spectrum of white-collar crime, regularly defending clients in matters involving alleged fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.
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Peter Chavkin
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
Peter Chavkin is distinguished by his representation of individuals in complex regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings, often advising in relation to allegations of fraud, corruption and other healthcare-related charges.
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Randall Jackson
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
Randall Jackson offers valuable trial and cross-border experience, regularly representing companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and government investigations.
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Richard F Albert
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
Richard Albert's broad practice sees him represent clients under regulatory investigation, as well as defending against criminal allegations including securities fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.
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Richard M Strassberg
Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
Richard Strassberg heads the firm's white-collar group and is widely esteemed for his work defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials. His practice extends to external and internal investigations and regulatory proceedings.
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Rita Glavin
Glavin PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
Rita Glavin of Glavin PLLC represents clients facing investigations and enforcement proceedings relating to a variety of allegations, including fraud, money laundering and insider trading.
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Robert J Anello
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
Robert Anello's sophisticated white-collar practice sees him regularly act for companies and individual clients facing significant criminal proceedings and investigations.
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Robert J Cleary
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
"He has stellar credentials, great experience and a phenomenal set of contacts in the legal profession. What sets him apart is the way that he is able to distill down complex situations for people."
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Sean Hecker
Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
"He has a very compelling client manner, a tonne of relevant experience and he does a fantastic job at putting people at ease and navigating difficult circumstances."
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Sharon L. McCarthy
Kostelanetz LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
Sharon McCarthy is widely acknowledged as a leading criminal tax lawyer. She regularly advises individuals and institutional clients on all manner of criminal proceedings.
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Steven R Peikin
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
Former co-director of the SEC Steven Peikin frequently handles major internal and government investigations on behalf of large corporations.
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Guy Petrillo
Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1
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Susan Necheles
NechelesLaw LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 1
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Adam Siegel
Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
Adam Siegel's broad criminal and regulatory practice often sees him counseling clients facing significant regulatory investigations, both domestic and multijurisdictional.
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Alan Vinegrad
Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
Alan Vinegrad undertakes a broad caseload of white-collar defense work. He regularly acts for both individuals and institutions in connection with regulatory investigations and allegations including fraud and insider trading.
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Alexander Willscher
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
Alexander Willscher is regularly called on by significant banking sector clients to advise on high-stakes governmental and regulatory investigations.
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Anthony Barkow
Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
Anthony Barkow co-heads the firm's white-collar practice and is a respected defense attorney with notable experience guiding clients through sensitive criminal investigations.
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Carrie Cohen
Morrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Carrie Cohen has a well-regarded practice handling complex internal and external investigations and criminal trials for clients from a range of industry sectors.
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Christopher Conniff
Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
Christopher Conniff offers extensive experience handling matters including allegations of corruption, fraud and money laundering for individual and corporate clients from a range of industry sectors.
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Christopher J Clark
Clark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
Christopher Clark regularly handles complex high-stakes criminal defense matters arising from the financial services sector, drawing on impressive government and private practice experience.
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Daniel J Fetterman
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
Daniel Fetterman is an experienced litigator with notable expertise handling significant criminal trials involving allegations such as corruption and fraud.
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Daniel Ruzumna
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
Cochair of the firm's white-collar department, Daniel Ruzumna, acts for an array of individual and corporate clients seeking representation in complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving fraud, asset forfeiture and antitrust issues, among others.
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David B Anders
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
David Anders is regularly called on by major corporations facing regulatory investigations and complex criminal allegations.
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David Meister
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
David Meister brings his impressive government experience to bear in his handling of complex criminal and regulatory investigations, with matters often involving significant cross-border elements.
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David N Kelley
O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
David Kelley is frequently called on to handle high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations and offers additional expertise conducting sensitive internal investigations.
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Eric Corngold
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
Eric Corngold is head of the firm's white-collar practice, and is a seasoned litigator who brings his extensive experience to bear in the defense of companies and their senior employees in criminal investigations and related proceedings.
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Evan Barr
Reed Smith LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
Evan Barr of Reed Smith LLP takes on an impressive spread of criminal defense work, acting for both individuals and corporations facing allegations of FCPA violations, corruption and securities fraud.
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Glen McGorty
Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
Glen McGorty's broad practice sees him handle both internal and external investigations involving allegations such as FCA violations, fraud and corruption.
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Greg Andres
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
Greg Andres offers impressive government experience. He handles complex criminal proceedings and trials for corporations and individuals.
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Jacquelyn Kasulis
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
Jacquelyn Kasulis leverages her extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies, executives and boards of directors in complex white-collar investigations and litigation.
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James McGovern
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
James McGovern of Vinson & Elkins LLP brings his impressive experience to bear on behalf of individual and corporate clients facing internal and external investigations and criminal enforcement proceedings.
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Jeremy H Temkin
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
Jeremy Temkin is noted for his expertise in matters involving criminal tax allegations, and regularly acts for both companies and individuals in high-stakes criminal investigations.
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Jillian Berman
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Jillian Berman draws praise for her representation of individuals facing criminal and regulatory proceedings. She regularly handles cases involving allegations including fraud, corruption and criminal antitrust.
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Jim Walden
Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
Jim Walden has experience handling internal investigations and regulatory proceedings for clients in a range of industry sectors, with cases frequently involving major cross-border elements.
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Joel M Cohen
White & Case LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
Joel Cohen remains a fine choice of lawyer for clients facing a broad range of allegations. His expertise extends to matters including allegations of money laundering, securities fraud and criminal tax issues.
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John F Savarese
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
John Savarese is widely admired for his impressive track record in high-stakes criminal litigation. His broad practice includes a range of criminal regulatory matters and sensitive internal investigations, among other complex mandates.
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John Hillebrecht
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
John Hillebrecht is frequently called on by corporations and their executives to handle investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings, often with cross-border elements.
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Jonathan Polkes
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
Jonathan Polkes is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with enviable experience defending clients embroiled in regulatory proceedings and civil securities litigation.
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Jonathan Streeter
Dechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
Jonathan Streeter is respected for his criminal trial work, regularly assisting clients facing substantial allegations of financial misconduct. He has additional strength in representing institutions facing criminal and regulatory investigations.
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Justine A. Harris
Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
Justine Harris draws on her experience as a federal defender to counsel individuals and corporations facing complex criminal allegations.
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Katherine R Goldstein
Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Katherine Goldstein has a strong reputation among her peers for her broad criminal defense practice, which sees her frequently advising clients facing all manner of white-collar proceedings, including regulatory and internal investigations.
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Kelly T Currie
Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Kelly Currie served as the Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He brings a wealth of expertise handling all manner of domestic and cross-border criminal proceedings, as well as government and internal investigations.
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Lawrence Gerschwer
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
Lawrence Gerschwer of Barnes & Thornburg LLP offers clients a wealth of expertise handling a broad array of criminal defense matters, regularly counseling on significant regulatory investigations and notably acting for a number of parties facing allegations of market benchmark manipulation.
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Lorin L Reisner
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
Lorin Reisner offers impressive experience in leading government positions. He handles a wide range of criminal proceedings for major corporate clients.
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Lynn Neils
Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
Lynn Neils is noted for her handling of major investigations for a range of corporate clients and senior employees, often undertaking work involving significant multi-jurisdictional elements.
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Marc A. Weinstein
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
"Marc builds great rapport with judge and jury and is a pleasure to work with. He cuts right to the heart of the matter and strikes the right tone at all times."
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Marc L Mukasey
Mukasey Young LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
Marc Mukasey comes recommended for his expert representation of individuals involved in high-profile criminal trials. He attracts clients from a broad range of sectors, including financial services and healthcare.
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Marjorie Peerce
Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
Marjorie Peerce is managing partner of the firm's New York office and a seasoned criminal litigator with experience handling complex criminal investigations involving a broad array of significant allegations.
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Mark S Cohen
Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
"Mark is a gifted attorney who is the complete package. He is able to expose and exploit the factual and legal weaknesses of a prosecutor's case and masterfully and persuasively present them to judges and jurors."
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Michael G McGovern
Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
Michael McGovern co-heads the firm's government enforcement group and regularly handles major regulatory and criminal investigations on behalf of both corporations and individuals, as well as criminal trials.
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Morris Fodeman
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
Morris Fodeman of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has a well-regarded litigation practice that spans complex criminal work, SEC enforcement matters and internal investigations, while also bringing notable prosecutorial experience.
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Nicolas Bourtin
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
Nicolas Bourtin routinely represents major financial institutions and large corporations in complex external and internal investigations. He demonstrates further expertise in criminal trial and appellate matters.
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Nicole Friedlander
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
Nicole Friedlander regularly represents financial institutions under criminal investigation as part of her white-collar defense capabilities. She is also noted for her cross-border experience.
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Patrick J Smith
Clark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
Patrick Smith is particularly noted for his trial work, offering significant experience handling proceedings for individuals facing all manner of criminal allegations.
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Reed Brodsky
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
Reed Brodsky is distinguished by his extensive experience litigating major criminal trials in the financial crime space, having acted in a number of high-profile cases involving allegations such as fraud and market manipulation.
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Roberto Finzi
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
Roberto Finzi handles an impressive range of mandates, including major domestic and international investigations by the DOJ and regulatory bodies.
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Sarah Coyne
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Sarah Coyne takes on a wide variety of criminal defense work, but is particularly noted for her experience conducting regulatory proceedings and sensitive internal investigations for financial services firms.
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Seth Levine
Levine Lee LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
Seth Levine is particularly noted for his criminal trial work, often handling cases for individual clients facing allegations such as securities and accounting fraud, insider trading, and antitrust violations.
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
Sharon Cohen Levin's impressive experience includes the representation of financial institutions in criminal investigations with far-reaching, international significance.
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Theresa Trzaskoma
Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
Theresa Trzaskoma maintains a wide-ranging criminal trial practice, regularly defending individual clients facing all manner of white-collar allegations. Her practice extends to the representation of corporations facing investigation.
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Victor Hou
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
Victor Hou handles a range of sophisticated white-collar defense mandates, regularly assisting large clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations and allegations of misconduct.
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William Harrington
Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
William Harrington is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors, regularly acting on their behalf in the defense against allegations including fraud, FCA violations and insider trading.
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William J Schwartz
Cooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
William Schwartz offers broad experience defending companies and individuals facing grand jury investigations, complex regulatory proceedings and criminal trials.
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Michael S Kim
Kobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2
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Steven G Kobre
Kobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2
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Tai H Park
Tai Park PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 2
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Alexander Southwell
McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
Alexander Southwell practices at the intersection of white-collar criminal, cybersecurity and privacy law, handling notable criminal trials while offering further expertise in internal and external investigations.
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Arlo Devlin-Brown
Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Arlo Devlin-Brown regularly assists clients facing investigations conducted by the Department of Justice in the financial services space, as part of his broad regulatory and white-collar defense capabilities.
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Benjamin Gruenstein
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
Benjamin Gruenstein represents clients in connection with domestic and cross-border criminal, regulatory and internal investigations, offering experience in acting for a number of notable corporations.
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Benjamin Naftalis
Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
"Ben is an extremely thoughtful attorney with incredible instincts. His awareness of situations and vision to execute in a way that's efficient and effective stands out."
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Christopher L Garcia
Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
"He takes the time to ensure clients are comfortable with and prepared for the situation and he listens carefully to ensure he provides the best guidance and advice."
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Daniel Levy
McKool Smith | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
"Dan brings a highly sophisticated understanding of cross-border financial transactions and evidence-gathering issues. He leverages that understanding to deliver great results for his clients both in terms of criminal defense work and complex civil litigation."
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David Massey
Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
David Massey is frequently called on to guide clients facing regulatory investigation and government enforcement proceedings, with noted experience defending allegations of money laundering, financial fraud and FCPA violations.
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David Miller
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
David Miller of Greenberg Traurig, PA represents both individual and corporate clients through a range of regulatory and criminal proceedings, with experience handling disputes in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency exchange market.
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David Spears
Blank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
David Spears offers a wealth of experience acting for financial services sector clients in criminal trials and civil enforcement and regulatory proceedings.
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Derek Cohen
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
Derek Cohen's clients benefit from his extensive experience handling a vast array of criminal defense matters, including significant internal and external investigations, fraud allegations and potential FCPA violations.
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Gabrielle Friedman
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Gabrielle Friedman is particularly noted for her cross-border criminal defense expertise, which includes handling FCPA and tax mandates.
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Geoffrey S Berman
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
Former US Attorney for the SDNY Geoffrey Berman heads the firm's New York white-collar defense practice. He offers representation in high-stakes Department of Justice investigations and also conducts internal investigations.
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George A Stamboulidis
BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
George Stamboulidis takes on a wide variety of criminal defense work, regularly representing corporations and senior employees in regulatory proceedings and investigations. He also serves as a federal corporate monitor.
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James Mitchell
Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
James Mitchell counts multiple criminal trials within his impressive experience, and is frequently called on to defend allegations such as securities and bank fraud, money laundering and criminal antitrust.
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Jeffrey Brown
Dechert LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Brown leverages his extensive experience as formal prosecutor to expertly represent companies and individuals in criminal and civil investigations. He is also highlighted for his strong trial capability.
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Jenna Dabbs
Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
Jenna Dabbs' prominent practice sees her represent both individual and corporate clients facing allegations such as fraud, corruption and FCA violations.
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Joan Loughnane
Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
"She has very relevant experience and perspective for having worked with the government for a long time and can therefore account for concerns and get clients ahead of the curve."
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John Buretta
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
John Buretta undertakes a broad range of criminal defense work for clients from an array of industries, often representing major companies from the financial services, technology and healthcare fields.
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John J Carney
BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
In his capacity as co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, John Carney frequently advises clients facing significant regulatory and criminal investigations.
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Jonathan S Abernethy
Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Jonathan Abernethy is a fine choice of counsel for corporations and individual clients involved in FCPA-related issues and broader white-collar matters.
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Jonathan S Sack
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
Jonathan Sack is a respected criminal litigator who draws on extensive experience to represent companies and individuals facing a wide variety of criminal allegations.
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Joshua Goldberg
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
Joshua Goldberg cochairs the firm's white-collar group, and is widely praised for his work representing clients in litigation involving allegations such as fraud, insider trading and RICO violations.
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Kelly Moore
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
Kelly Moore of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP routinely represents clients in connection with a host of criminal and regulatory proceedings, including investigations by the DOJ and SEC.
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Kenneth M Breen
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
Kenneth Breen heads Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP's New York white-collar group, a position which sees him regularly called on to handle cross-border regulatory investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption and SEC violations.
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Larry Krantz
Krantz & Berman LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
Larry Krantz of Krantz & Berman brings to bear three decades of litigation experience in both criminal and civil proceedings. He frequently represents individual clients in connection with serious government investigations.
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Lauren J Resnick
BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Lauren Resnick is regularly called on by clients seeking counsel on sensitive internal and external investigations. She also advises on a broad spread of complex regulatory enforcement matters.
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Marc Berger
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
Marc Berger is global co-head of the firm's government and internal investigations practice. Companies, boards and executives accused of a range of issues including market manipulation, insider trading and crypto-related fraud benefit from his extensive prior experience in the SEC.
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Marcus Asner
Arnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
Marcus Asner has notable experience litigating a broad array of criminal and civil matters, with particular expertise in corruption, criminal tax and FCA matters.
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Maria T Galeno
Pillsbury | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
Maria Galeno represents clients from a broad range of industries in investigations and trials involving fraud allegations.
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Mark A Racanelli
O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
Mark Racanelli undertakes an array of criminal defense work, frequently advising on regulatory investigations and representing individuals at criminal trial.
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Michael A Levy
Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Michael Levy offers representation to high-profile individuals and corporate entities facing criminal investigations and other proceedings.
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Michael A Rogoff
Arnold & Porter | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
Michael Rogoff frequently advises organizations and high-level employees facing complex criminal allegations and civil suits. He is particularly noted for his work representing major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies in regulatory investigations and FCA litigation.
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Michael Asaro
Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Michael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation.
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Mylan Denerstein
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Mylan Denerstein offers a broad white-collar practice, which includes representing significant corporate and individual clients in criminal proceedings. She has further expertise handling CFTC enforcement actions.
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Nicholas Goldin
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
Nicholas Goldin is highlighted for his work advising corporations and individuals under investigation by various regulatory and governmental bodies for complex criminal allegations.
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Parvin Moyne
Akin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
Parvin Moyne attracts praise for the strength of her criminal practice, which sees her frequently defend clients from the financial services sector facing allegations of insider trading, fraud and market manipulation.
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Patricia A Pileggi
ArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
Former Assistant US Attorney Patricia Pileggi of ArentFox Schiff LLP offers individual and corporate clients representation in the full range of white-collar proceedings and government investigations.
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Richard C. Tarlowe
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
Richard Tarlowe is recommended for his work defending companies and high-level employees facing a broad array of criminal and regulatory issues, regularly handling matters involving allegations of financial fraud, corruption and tax violation.
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Richard D Weinberg
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
Richard Weinberg offers significant experience defending clients facing sensitive and complex investigations by a number of organizations and regulatory bodies, including both the DOJ and SEC. He is a go-to attorney for both companies and individuals.
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Ronald G White
Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
Ronald White is a seasoned white-collar litigator with experience acting for both individual and corporate clients before a range of government and regulatory bodies, including the DOJ and SEC.
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Scott Resnik
Katten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
Scott Resnik is a go-to litigator for both individuals and corporations seeking representation in criminal investigations and trials, drawing on former experience as a prosecutor.
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Sean Haran
Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
Sean Haran's practice includes the defense of both individual and corporate clients facing potential regulatory investigation and related criminal proceedings, regularly acting before a range of governmental entities.
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Stephen Fishbein
A&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
Stephen Fishbein acts for individual clients at trial and for corporations in complex investigations, with notable experience representing financial institutions and manufacturers.
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Steven F Molo
MoloLamken LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
Steven Molo of MoloLamken LLP undertakes a wide variety of mandates on behalf of corporates and individual clients, whom he represents in regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings, as well as complex commercial litigation.
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Suzanne Jaffe Bloom
Winston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
Suzanne Jaffe Bloom co-heads Winston & Strawn LP's white-collar practice and draws praise for her representation of corporations in the healthcare space and individual clients involved in complex criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations.
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Timothy Treanor
Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
Timothy Treanor is regularly called on by companies and individuals facing investigations conducted by bodies such as the DOJ into a range of criminal allegations, including spoofing and corruption.
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William Johnson
King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
William Johnson is noted for his work representing a broad client base in investigations and criminal proceedings conducted by a range of regulatory bodies, with additional expertise in cybersecurity and privacy matters.
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Priya Chaudhry
ChaudhryLaw PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 3
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Alan J Brudner
Katten | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
"Alan has a wealth of experience and can be relied upon to deal with collateral issues as well as the immediate ones. He is a very tenacious, hard-working and creative thinker."
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Andrew D Goldstein
Cooley LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
"Andrew can coordinate multiple branches of a case strategically and seamlessly. He is an extraordinarily effective advocate, and he exudes credibility with judges, clients and counsel based on his dedication to understanding cases from all angles."
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Celeste Koeleveld
Clifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Appellate specialist Celeste Koeleveld routinely defends individual and corporate clients accused of financial crimes, with significant experience handling high-profile international cases.
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Christopher J. Gunther
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
Christopher Gunther has a robust criminal and regulatory practice, which regularly sees him handling external and internal investigations and associated criminal proceedings for individual and corporate clients from a range of industry sectors.
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Daniel Silver
Clifford Chance US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
Daniel Silver is recognized for his work defending individuals and corporations facing criminal prosecution and investigation, offering expertise in areas such as AML and cybersecurity concerns.
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Daniel Stein
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Former chief of the Criminal Division for the Southern District of New York, Daniel Stein, defends both individuals and companies in a range of white-collar proceedings.
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Daniel Zelenko
Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
Daniel Zelenko is frequently called on by major corporations to defend high-stakes criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations, often involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and corruption.
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David Siegal
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
David Siegal frequently represents high-profile individuals, such as politicians, financiers and media giants, in complex white-collar criminal proceedings.
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Dietrich L. Snell
Proskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
Dietrich Snell is a trusted adviser for corporations and individual clients facing an extensive range of criminal allegations. He is co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, and has demonstrable expertise in handling regulatory investigations and sensitive internal investigations.
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Eugene Ingoglia
A&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
Eugene Ingoglia is recognized for his sophisticated criminal defense practice, which sees him defend clients facing allegations such as fraud, FCPA violations and criminal tax matters.
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Harry Sandick
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Harry Sandick has a wealth of experience handling criminal investigations on behalf of both individual and corporate clients, including matters with cross-border complexities.
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Howard E Heiss
O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years Ranked
Howard Heiss is a seasoned white-collar practitioner with expertise handling a broad range of criminal proceedings and investigations, including criminal trials.
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Ilene Jaroslaw
Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
Ilene Jaroslaw of Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP recommended for her work defending clients against a range of criminal allegations including money laundering, fraud and tax evasion.
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James D Gatta
Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
As former chief of the criminal division of the Eastern District of New York, James Gatta draws on impressive government experience to represent corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of potential criminal and regulatory issues.
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Jenny Kramer
Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Jenny Kramer has sought-after experience representing large corporations and individuals under sensitive criminal investigation by the DoJ.
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Jonathan Bach
Shapiro Arato Bach LLP | Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
Jonathan Bach offers a wealth of criminal trial experience and notable expertise acting in matters involving allegations including fraud, FCPA violations and public corruption.
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Jonathan Kolodner
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Jonathan Kolodner has a strong cross-border investigations practice with expertise in areas such as FCPA violations. He frequently represents financial institutions and insurance providers, among others.
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Josh Levine
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
Josh Levine is called on by individual and corporate clients from industries such as financial services and pharmaceuticals to guide them through complex regulatory proceedings and investigations.
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Lawrence S Spiegel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
Lawrence Spiegel is an experienced defense attorney who offers a proven track record handling internal and external investigations and related proceedings.
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Lisa Vicens
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
Lisa Vicens is noted for her expertise in representing public companies and their boards in internal and governmental investigations. She is adept at handling FCPA matters.
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Mary Beth Hogan
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
Mary Beth Hogan offers impressive experience handling both internal and external investigations for a range of institutions, often taking on cases involving sensitive allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Michael Considine
Seward & Kissel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Michael Considine operates a broad criminal defense practice, which includes defending individuals against government proceedings and handling monitorships.
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Michael Martinez
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
Michael Martinez is noted for his representation of individuals and high-profile corporates in major government investigations. Demonstrates particular expertise before the SEC.
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Michael Miller
Steptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
Michael Miller concentrates his practice on the representation of individual clients facing criminal proceedings, including extradition cases.
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Michael Tremonte
Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
Michael Tremonte provides white-collar criminal defense to both individual and corporate clients as part of his wider litigation practice.
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Nola Heller
Milbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
"Nola is outstanding in all respects. She has an outstanding ability to think outside the box and is able to develop innovative approaches in dealing with a wide range of issues and concerns."
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Robert H Hotz, Jr
Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
Robert Hotz is frequently called on by companies and individual clients to handle regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal investigations.
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Robert M Radick
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
Robert Radick frequently defends companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and investigations. He has particular expertise working with healthcare sector clients.
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Rodney Villazor
Clark Smith Villazor LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Rodney Villazor provides individuals and companies with representation in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. His experience includes cases involving allegations of financial fraud.
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Sarah Eddy
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
Former Chief of Appeals at the US Attorney's Office, Sarah Eddy's private practice regularly sees her conduct internal investigations on behalf of special committees and defending corporations against the DOJ.
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Seetha Ramachandran
Proskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
Seetha Ramachandran enjoys a burgeoning reputation for her white-collar criminal defense practice, with notable expertise in financial fraud and AML matters. She is held in particularly high regard for her expertise in asset forfeiture work.
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Shari Brandt
Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
Shari Brandt demonstrates expertise in a variety of white-collar proceedings, having acted in significant internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal and civil litigation, particularly for clients from the financial services sector.
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Stephen Juris
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
Stephen Juris offers experience across a range of criminal and regulatory defense work, as well as complex civil disputes, often advising on matters involving alleged market manipulation, FCPA violations and fraud.
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Steven Glaser
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
Steven Glaser is noted for his work defending clients facing complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving allegations including FCPA violations, securities fraud and money laundering.
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Tatiana R. Martins
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Tatiana Martins has valuable experience defending clients caught up in complex cross-border investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations on behalf of large corporations.
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Telemachus P. Kasulis
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
Telemachus Kasulis' practice sees him handle internal and external investigations, regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions for a range of clients.
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Winston Paes
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
Winston Paes applies his strong prosecutorial background in securities and business fraud to his representation of companies in white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.
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Zachary Brez
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
Zachary Brez is recommended for his expert knowledge of the financial industry, regularly counseling clients in antibribery, corruption, sanctions and money laundering cases.
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Gregory Morvillo
Morvillo PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4
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Nelson Boxer
Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4
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Nick Lewin
Krieger Lewin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4
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Paul M Krieger
Krieger Lewin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 4
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Amanda Kramer
Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Amanda Kramer handles government investigations, enforcement actions, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Particularly noted for her expertise in workplace culture reviews in gender and racial equality and sexual misconduct cases.
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Andrew Hruska
King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
Andrew Hruska is recognized for his broad white-collar practice, which sees him frequently represent clients from the financial services industry in complex disputes.
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Andrew Lankler
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Andrew Lankler represents individuals and companies in both government and internal investigations. He has notable experience handling bribery and corruption-related matters.
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Andrew St. Laurent
Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Andrew St. Laurent operates a broad regulatory and white-collar litigation practice. He fields particular expertise in the defense of individuals facing high-stakes proceedings.
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Andrew Z Michaelson
King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
Andrew Michaelson offers notable expertise in defending clients from a range of industries in complex criminal proceedings, with particular experience in matters relating to alleged securities violations.
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Anne E. Railton
Goodwin | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Anne Railton comes recommended for her impressive experience representing significant corporate clients under criminal investigation for alleged tax fraud, as well as other financial crimes.
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Avi Weitzman
Paul Hastings LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Avi Weitzman supports clients in both internal investigations and criminal proceedings, related to a range of issues, including fraud and insider trading. Also adept at handling cross-border matters.
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Benjamin S. Fischer
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
Benjamin Fischer is relied on by high-level employees and companies facing complex criminal proceedings arising out of allegations of financial misconduct.
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Bob Allen
Kirkland & Ellis | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Robert Allen of Kirkland & Ellis is a rising star noted for his representation of corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.
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5
Bonnie Baker
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Bonnie Baker supports the team in its defense of high-profile individuals in a range of white-collar proceedings.
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Brian Feldman
Aurelian Law PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Brian Feldman of Aurelian Law PLLC is particularly recognized for his representation of corporate clients within the healthcare and pharmaceutical space during criminal proceedings.
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Brian Jacobs
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Brian Jacobs is noted for his sophisticated representation of individuals facing white-collar criminal indictments and government investigations.
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Bryan C. Skarlatos
Kostelanetz LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked
Bryan Skarlatos is recognized for his extensive experience representing both individuals and corporations in a wide array of white-collar matters including kickbacks, money laundering and tax fraud.
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Carlos F Ortiz
BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
Carlos Ortiz regularly acts in white-collar investigations and criminal proceedings, offering particular expertise in cases involving FCPA violations.
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Catherine Foti
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Catherine Foti is noted for her expert defence of clients facing criminal and civil investigations, particularly those involving accusations relating to sexual assault.
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Charles T Spada
Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Charles Spada navigates government investigations into a range of alleged white-collar crimes on behalf of both individual and corporate clients.
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Christian Everdell
Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Christian Everdell attracts market attention for his representation of high-profile individuals. His expertise includes cross-border disputes and allegations of tax fraud.
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Craig Carpenito
King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Craig Carpenito is a notable white-collar attorney who expertly represents individual and corporate clients in a wide range of industries such as healthcare, finance and crypto.
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Darren LaVerne
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Darren LaVerne is recommended for his work defending companies and individuals facing regulatory investigations and criminal trials concerning issues such as bribery, FCPA violations and insider trading.
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David Eskew
Abell Eskew Landau | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
David Eskew frequently defends individuals in healthcare fraud-related white-collar proceedings. He offers further experience handling investigations relating to allegations including fraud and bribery.
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Douglas Jensen
Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Douglas Jensen provides representation to individual and corporate clients under investigations. He demonstrates the ability to take on complex cross-border cases.
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E Danya Perry
Perry Law | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Danya Perry is particularly noted for her trial work, drawing upon extensive experience as a former prosecutor. Offers expertise to corporations and individuals in a wide range of criminal allegations.
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Erin Sloane
WilmerHale | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years Ranked
FCPA compliance expert Erin Sloane provides expert representation for companies under investigation by bodies such as the DOJ. She also has a wealth of experience handling complex cross-border matters.
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Evan Norris
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Evan Norris applies the wealth of experience gained from his former high-profile prosecutorial career to his private white-collar practice. He is particularly noted for his multi-jurisdictional regulatory expertise.
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Faith Elizabeth Gay
Selendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
Faith Elizabeth Gay of Selendy Gay PLLC conducts sensitive internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients, as well as representing individuals facing criminal prosecution.
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Jacqueline Wolff
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Jacqueline Wolff of Manatt Phelps & Philips LLP is recommended for her expert representation of large corporations in complex DOJ and FCA suits.
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Jane Shvets
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Jane Shvets demonstrates a strong track record of defending large institutions in complex criminal investigations.
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Jason Brown
Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Jason Brown is recommended for his extensive experience representing clients in complex white-collar matters. He regularly handles high-stakes securities fraud and antitrust cases.
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Jason P.W. Halperin
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Jason Halperin represents both individuals and organizations under government investigation. He frequently handles matters involving a wide range of allegations, including corruption and fraud.
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Jeffrey A Udell
Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Udell represents individuals in parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings in a range of cases, including those involving allegations of insider trading and cyber crimes.
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Jennifer Achilles
Blank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Jennifer Achilles has a strong track record defending both individuals and institutions in criminal investigations. She is also recommended for her expertise in securities litigation.
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Jerry Bernstein
Blank Rome LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Jerry Bernstein is highlighted for his expert representation of clients in a range of criminal investigations and proceedings.
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Jessica A. Masella
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Jessica Masella undertakes government and internal investigations on behalf of her individual and corporate clients, regularly handling matters with complex cross-border aspects.
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5
John Nathanson
A&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
John Nathanson is recommended for his expert defence of clients in DOJ, SEC and CFTC inquiries, especially those in the financial industry.
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John P Nowak
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
John Nowak of Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP is noted for his experience in handling both internal and government investigations. His practice is complemented by his ability to take on complex cross-border work.
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Jonathan Harris
Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Jonathan Harris is an SEC expert who offers individuals further representation in criminal proceedings and trials. He frequently defends against allegations of financial fraud.
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Jonathan New
BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Jonathan New represents individuals and corporations in a range of white-collar cases, with experience handling allegations of financial fraud, embezzlement and environmental crimes.
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Kenneth M. Abell
Abell Eskew Landau | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Kenneth Abell leverages his extensive experience to defend corporations and individuals in a range of complex criminal and civil investigations and litigation.
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5
Kimberly Zelnick
Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Kimberly Zelnick is a go-to attorney for clients such as domestic and international financial institutions facing a wide range of regulatory and criminal investigations.
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5
Matthew Schwartz
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Matthew Schwartz's representation is regularly sought by individual clients facing significant white-collar trials and appeals. He is also noted for his expert handling of corporate investigations and proceedings.
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Michael Buchanan
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Michael Buchanan handles a range of white-collar matters involving securities, insider trading, tax, accounting and healthcare fraud. Also noted for his expert handling of patent litigation and cybersecurity matters.
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Michael Feldberg
Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 19 Years Ranked
Michael Feldberg of Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP brings extensive experience to his practice defending corporations and individual clients facing regulatory investigations and criminal trial proceedings, acting for clients from a diverse array of industries.
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Michael Ferrara
Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Michael Ferrara's practice benefits from his experience as a former federal prosecutor. He expertly represents clients in matters relating to crypto, insider trading and swap-market manipulation.
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Michelle Levin
Steptoe LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Michelle Levin has experience of defending individuals and companies in a range of white-collar proceedings, including investigations and prosecutions.
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Palmina M Fava
Vinson & Elkins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Palmina Fava of Vinson & Elkins LLP is noted for her sophisticated handling of cross-border investigations, particularly those involving the FCPA. She has substantial experience acting on behalf of Latin American clients.
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Peter Skinner
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Peter Skinner focuses on regulatory compliance, white-collar defense, corporate internal investigations, and complex civil litigation on behalf of companies, financial institutions, boards, and individuals. He is particularly noted for his adept handling of RICO violations.
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Ruti Smithline
Morrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Ruti Smithline is routinely retained as counsel on both internal and external investigations. She offers particular expertise in handling proceedings involving South America.
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Scott Edelman
Milbank LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked
Chairman of the firm Scott Edelman is recognized for the deft guidance he provides to companies facing criminal investigations and trials.
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Seth Ducharme
Bracewell LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Seth Ducharme is known for his expert representation of clients facing allegations including wire fraud, market manipulation and fraudulent misrepresentations.
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Silvia Serpe
Serpe LLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
Silvia Serpe of Serpe LLC has a well-respected litigation practice that spans insider trading, securities fraud, and antitrust violations.
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William Devaney
Baker McKenzie | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
William Devaney of Baker McKenzie frequently defends companies and individuals against a wide range of criminal allegations, including those of corruption, financial fraud and antitrust violations.
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Christine Chung
Christine H. Chung PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5
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Joshua Klein
Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5
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Samidh Guha, Esq.
Guha PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5
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Sean Buckley
Kobre & Kim | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Band 5
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Anne Cortina Perry
Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Anne Cortina Perry handles governmental, internal and regulatory investigations in a variety of areas, including financial crime, antitrust and corruption. She is also adept in matters involving #MeToo and other allegations of criminal, sexual, or racial harassment or discrimination.
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Brendan Quigley
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
As a former prosecutor, Brendan Quigley brings with him experience across a range of issues, including fraud and FCA allegations, as well as complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations.
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Casey Donnelly
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Casey Donnelly is an up-and-coming practitioner noted for his representation of both individuals and corporations in white-collar investigations. He regularly handles cases involving political corruption, record-keeping and tax fraud.
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Edward Imperatore
Morrison Foerster | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Edward Imperatore is recommended for his broad practice, representing clients in a range of white-collar matters, including accounting fraud, market manipulation and insider trading.
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Harris Fischman
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Harris Fischman expertly defends clients in white-collar investigations concerning a wide range of issues such as financial reporting and short selling.
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Ilan Graff
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Ilan Graff leverages his experience as former federal prosecutor to expertly assist clients on regulatory, international investigations and litigation.
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Joseph Perry
Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Joseph Perry is noted for his sophisticated handling of DOJ, CFTC and SEC investigations on behalf of companies and individuals.
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Kate Cassidy
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Kate Cassidy defends individual and corporate clients against a variety of state and federal investigations and proceedings, involving fraud, bribery and RICO charges.
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Katherine Stoller
A&O Shearman | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Katherine Stoller is noted for her expertise in representing companies and individuals in criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory issues.
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Martin Bell
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Martin Bell is a former prosecutor noted for his expert representation of companies, boards and executives in investigations, enforcement matters and litigation.
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Michael D. Mann
Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Michael Mann is frequently called on to guide clients facing investigations and litigation. Clients range from banks, financial services companies, private equity funds to pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
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Michael Robotti
Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
"Michael has a fantastic bedside manner with clients, is diligent, detail-oriented and has a strong network across the government which makes him especially useful."
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Noam Biale
Sher Tremonte LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Noam Biale is an up-and-coming defence lawyer adept at representing individuals and corporates facing a wide array of white-collar allegations including wire fraud, healthcare fraud and money laundering.
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Samson Enzer
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Samson Enzer is noted for his expert representation of both individual and corporate clients facing allegations including FCPA violations, insider trading and public corruption.
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Shawn Crowley
Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Shawn Crowley leverages her experience as formal federal prosecutor to represent clients in a range of criminal investigations and litigation.
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Tim Haggerty
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Tim Haggertyis noted for his expert representation of both individuals and corporates in a range of white-collar matters, including FCPA violations and insider trading.
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Zainab N Ahmad
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Zainab Ahmad is noted for her expertise in white-collar defense and investigations in matters involving corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and FCPA issues.
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Erin Dougherty
Brune Law P.C. | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Up and Coming
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Bradley Gershel
Ballard Spahr LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
2024 | Associates to watch | 4 Years Ranked
Bradley Gershel advises on the full gamut of white-collar proceedings, acting for both individuals and corporate entities.
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