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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

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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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  1. Edward T Hinson
    James McElroy & Diehl | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
  2. Joseph B Cheshire V
    Cheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
  3. Wade M Smith
    Tharrington Smith LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

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    Amy E Richardson
    HWG LLP
    HWG LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    "Amy is a top quality lawyer and is a pleasure to work with. She's extremely smart and highly sophisticated. She cares about her clients deeply and works tirelessly to achieve the best result possible for them. I strongly recommend her for the most challenging and complex matters."
  2. Anne M Tompkins
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    Anne M Tompkins
    Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
    Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Anne Tompkins of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft is a well-regarded attorney, with experience acting for corporate and individual clients in criminal, civil and administrative investigations.
  3. Claire Rauscher
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    Claire Rauscher
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Claire Rauscher is a white-collar attorney particularly noted for her abilities in government enforcement proceedings and internal investigations.
  4. Jack Knight
    1
    Jack Knight
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Winston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Jack Knight has extensive experience acting for clients in white-collar crime lawsuits as well as internal and grand jury investigations. He is particularly well known for his representation of financial services companies.
  5. Kearns Davis
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    Kearns Davis
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Kearns Davis is head of the white-collar defense and investigations group at the firm. He is further noted for his business litigation practice and acts as lead trial counsel before trial and appellate courts.
  6. Thomas Walker
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    Thomas Walker
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Thomas Walker is a highly regarded attorney with particular experience representing individuals in cases regarding allegations of antitrust violations and financial and tax fraud.
  7. Valecia M McDowell
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    Valecia M McDowell
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Valecia McDowell is particularly notable for her work advising clients on internal investigations as well as managing investigations brought by government agencies. She works with publicly traded companies as well as banks.
  8. Wes Camden
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    Wes Camden
    Williams Mullen
    Williams Mullen | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Wes Camden of Williams Mullen handles a wide range of white-collar work, including assisting clients facing government investigation. His areas of expertise include healthcare and securities fraud, with additional experience handling consumer protection lawsuits.
  9. Brian Cromwell
    Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1
  10. James F Wyatt III
    Wyatt & Blake LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Caitlin Poe
    2
    Caitlin Poe
    Williams Mullen
    Williams Mullen | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Caitlin Poe of Williams Mullen acts for professional individuals during government investigations, with notable experience in fraud and deceptive trade cases. She also represents clients in consumer protection and environmental lawsuits.
  2. Clay Wheeler
    2
    Clay Wheeler
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Clay Wheeler has notable experience of advising clients on internal investigations. He is also called upon to represent clients in enforcement actions by the SEC.
  3. Daniel D. Adams
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    Daniel D. Adams
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
  4. Emily McGowan
    2
    Emily McGowan
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Emily McGowan acts for both corporate and individual clients, including those in the healthcare and utilities sectors. She has notable strength in antitrust-related investigations and litigation proceedings.
  5. James P Cooney III
    2
    James P Cooney III
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    James Cooney is a highly regarded litigator with considerable expertise across civil and criminal white-collar litigation. He also handles investigations and acts for notable clients.
  6. James P McLoughlin Jr
    2
    James P McLoughlin Jr
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    James McLoughlin is a litigator with an expansive practice spanning civil and criminal cases at trial and appellate level. He is further noted for his representation of clients facing government investigations.
  7. John Fagg
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    John Fagg
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Co-head of the white-collar, regulatory defense and investigations practice, John Fagg specializes in handling government enforcement investigations. He also has notable experience of representing clients in cases related to allegations of fraud and antitrust.
  8. Jonathan H. Ferry
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    Jonathan H. Ferry
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Ferry has substantial experience of acting on behalf of clients in False Claims Act litigation. He is also routinely called upon to provide counsel on internal investigations.
  9. Kobi K. Brinson
    2
    Kobi K. Brinson
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Winston & Strawn LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Kobi Brinson heads the firm's litigation group in the Charlotte office. She often represents financial institutions in internal investigations.
  10. Michael Hoernlein
    2
    Michael Hoernlein
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michael Hoernlein is an experienced litigator noted for his broad white-collar expertise. He regularly represents individuals and corporations facing criminal investigation and related enforcement proceedings.
  11. Ripley Rand
    2
    Ripley Rand
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ripley Rand is particularly adept at advising clients on criminal investigations and federal criminal defense matters.
  12. Shana L. Fulton
    2
    Shana L. Fulton
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
  13. Sarah Hutchins
    Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Band 2
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Up and Coming

  1. Lyndsay E. Medlin
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    Lyndsay E. Medlin
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Lyndsay Medlin's clients stem from a wide spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, life sciences and financial services. She is noted for her ability to represent clients in False Claims Act investigations.