Akin‘s team stands out for advising financial institutions and professionals from the financial sector in matters pertaining to issues such as insider trading and market manipulation. Under the leadership of James Benjamin and Michael Asaro in New York as well as Washington DC-based Charles Connolly, the practice has extensive experience defending corporates and individuals alike before governmental bodies and enforcement agencies. Cross-border work and FCPA-related cases are further areas of expertise for the team, which counts first director of the Division of Enforcement for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Claudius Modesti, active in the firm’s DC office, among its key members.

Arnold & Porter fields a corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense practice with particular strengths in anti-corruption investigations and FCPA-related cases. The firm’s vast international network also allows the team to handle complex cross-border matters in a number of areas such as life sciences, financial services, and government sectors. Amy Jeffress, who is active in the firm’s Washington DC office, counts national security investigations among her areas of expertise and leads the practice jointly with Marcus Asner in New York. New Jersey-based Paul Fishman is another key member of the team, regularly handling internal and government investigations on behalf of counseling executives and board of directors. Chicago-based Valarie Hays’ recent work includes matters pertaining to allegations of sexual harassment. Lawyers are in DC unless otherwise stated.

Providing ‘superb advocacy’ and comprising a team of ‘fierce advocates’, Baker Botts L.L.P. is sought out by clients to manage risks and represent them in cases before authorities such as the DOJ, US Attorney’s offices and congressional committees. Known for its extensive trial experience, the practice has a strong track record defending corporations and individuals in white-collar and regulatory matters on both domestic and cross-border level. In Washington DC, lead partner Kyle Clark has particular expertise within the healthcare sector, while Bridget Moore is well-versed in securities enforcement and internal investigations. The firm further strengthened its team with the arrival of Palo Alto-based Michael Ward, previously at Vinson & Elkins LLP, in February 2022.

The corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense practice at Baker McKenzie LLP has a strong reputation for investigations and enforcement matters on the individual and corporate side alike, bolstered by the firm’s extensive international presence. Chicago-based Peter Tomczak and Jerome Tomas lead the team together alongside William Devaney in New York, with the latter focusing on multi-jurisdictional investigations. Also in New York, the firm recently welcomed Elizabeth Roper in July 2022, who joined from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and whose focus encompasses cybercrime and financial fraud. Richard Dean  retired in June 2022.

BakerHostetler advises businesses and employees on a wide range of issues, including those relating to FCPA, whistleblowing, securities fraud, and public corruption. Securities litigation specialist John Carney and George Stamboulidis, who sports in-depth experience representing clients in federal grand jury and regulatory investigations, are both based in New York. Cleveland-based Carole Rendon is adept at crisis management and white-collar criminal matters. Associate Lindsey Collins, based in Washington DC, joined the firm in January 2022 from Proskauer Rose LLP.

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is known for its strengths in public corruption cases and related investigations, especially when representing individuals. Additionally, the practice assists corporate and government clients in managing risk and defending them in enforcement actions. Managing partner Matthew Schwartz, who leads the team out of New York City, has a busy practice that encompasses investigations and enforcement actions of the DOJ and FTC. The firm has recently added two partners from the Fraud Section of the DOJ: Blake Goebel, who previously served as a trial attorney and joined the Washington DC office, as well as Los Angeles-based Alison Anderson. Former practice head Peter Skinner left in May 2022.

Attorneys at Bracewell LLP are called upon to assist government entities, individuals, and corporations with investigations and enforcement actions. The firm handles a broad range of white-collar matters including accounting fraud, economic sanctions, and insider trading. Veteran trial lawyer Stephen Braga leads the practice out of Washington DC and handles both criminal and civil cases on trial and appellate level, while former US District Judge Barbara Jones is active in the firm’s New York office and frequently called to conduct monitorships as well as special master assignments. Also based in New York is Daniel Connolly, whose experience in white-collar defense is complimented by a busy class action and commercial litigation practice.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP routinely assist numerous banks and multi-national businesses in internal investigations and compliance. The practice also represents clients on investigations and enforcement matters pertaining to FCPA and the UKBA, and advises clients with asset forfeiture, cybersecurity and data privacy, health care fraud and abuse, and money laundering mandates. Jodi Avergun  in Washington DC represents both corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory matters including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, health care, and securities enforcement. As a former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Todd Blanche in New York is thoroughly proficient in the full array of white-collar crime. Philip Khinda in DC advises clients with corporate crises, government and internal investigations and shareholder and derivative litigation. New York's Kenneth Breen represents corporations and executives in issues including anti-corruption, consumer protection issues, money laundering. Phara Guberman in New York is also a name to note.

Adept at representing both individuals and corporations, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP sports ‘unassailable knowledge of the law’ and is a popular destination for financial institutions and its C-Suite executives. Herbert Washer led on a matter representing Credit Suisse in the SEC sweep that saw financial institutions fined for record-keeping failures. Anirudh Bansal and David Januszewski are further key names in the team and are both well versed in issues surrounding securities, among others. Counsel Samson Enzer previously served as a securities fraud prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, and has a strong reputation in regard to cryptocurrency enforcement matters. All attorneys are based in New York unless stated otherwise. Washington DC-based Bradley Bondi  left the firm in March 2023, while Nola Heller  departed in September 2023.

With a ‘thoughtful approach to the most complex problems’, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is regularly sought after by leading institutions and corporations for representation in high-profile criminal and regulatory matters. The practice is also noted for its strengths in advising executives and boards of directors on a broad range of issues including securities fraud, bribery, and workplace harassment, often in a cross-border context. Lisa Vicens, whose areas of focus include anti-bribery and corruption, leads the team jointly with Washington DC-based former SEC senior enforcement official Matthew Solomon. Crisis management, internal investigations, and regulatory enforcement form part of Joon Kim‘s specializations, while Victor Hou sports expertise in securities and antitrust litigation alongside FCPA matters and insider trading. Other key practitioners include Lev Dassin and San Francisco’s Jennifer Kennedy Park, both of whom have a strong track record representing clients in white-collar litigation. All attorneys are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Under the leadership of ‘versatile, bright and skilled’ Mark Cohen, Cohen & Gresser LLP covers the full range of matters related to corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense. FCPA, securities fraud, public corruption, and money laundering form as much part of the team’s expertise as antitrust enforcement and market manipulation. Due to the firm’s global footprint, the practice is also well-equipped to handle cases spanning multiple jurisdictions, particularly in relation to the deep bench of white-collar lawyers based in London. Cohen is reputed for his focus on internal investigations and regulatory enforcement, while Jason Brown specializes in securities fraud, employment discrimination, and data security, amongst others. Having represented corporates and individuals in federal criminal trials alongside appeals, Christian Everdell is another key member of the group. All named attorneys are based in New York.

Cooley LLP acts for clients in white-collar matters relating to issues of fraud, bribery, and corruption, where it is regularly opposite regulatory authorities such as the DOJ, SEC, and CFTC. Constituting a team of ‘very able courtroom advocates’, the practice sports in-depth experience in the life sciences and technology sectors. New York-based Andrew Goldstein helms the group and has previously acted as lead prosecutor to special counsel Robert Mueller at the DOJ. The firm has continued the expansion of its team in recent years with the hires of Chicago’s Lindsay Jenkins and Boston-based Zachary Hafer from the DOJ, as well as Shamis Beckley, who was previously at McDermott Will & Emery LLP and joined the firm in Boston.

With ‘the broadest possible experience in all facets of government investigations’, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is sought out by corporations, executives, and board of directors for its strengths in crisis management, enforcement actions, and white-collar litigation. Thanks to its offices in New York, London, and Washington DC, the firm is ideally situated to assist multinational clients on cross-border investigations and compliance issues. John Buretta, who handles internal investigations and civil litigation for clients in industries such as banking, communications, and technology, leads the practice. ‘Practiced and polished attorney’ Rachel Skaistis focuses on representing management in the context of investigations, as well as FCPA and False Claims Act matters, amongst others. Evan Chesler and Benjamin Gruenstein are further key practitioners within the group. All named attorneys are based in New York.

With a white-collar practice that is reputed for its representation of individuals and corporates alike, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is sought after by international and domestic clients for its strengths in crisis management, internal investigations, and high-profile trials. Under the leadership of New York-based duo Greg Andres and Martine Beamon, the practice handles enforcement actions across the US and globally, supported by the firm’s international offices in major hubs such as Hong Kong and London. Andres combines private sector know-how with previous experience in government positions, while Beamon’s strengths pertain to FCP matters, public corruption, and other fraud-related cases. A number of team changes occurred in 2022: Kenneth Wainstein left the firm alongside Neil MacBride, both departing for government positions. Patrick Sinclair, whose areas of focus include anti-corruption and sanctions, rejoined the New York 0ffice from Hong Kong.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is as a go-to practice for large corporations and their C-suite executives in white-collar investigation and enforcement matters, where the firm handles topics ranging from corruption and embezzlement to cybersecurity and commodities. Offices in major hubs such as Hong Kong and London further strengthen the practice’s ability to handle multijurisdictional and parallel investigations for multinational clients. In New York, practice head Bruce Yannett is a key contact alongside litigation specialist Lisa Zornberg and Mary Jo White, whose expertise extends to crisis management and internal investigations. Andrew Ceresney, also in New York, is rated for his in-depth experience in assisting corporations and individuals in federal and state government investigations and contested litigation. In March 2022, the practice strengthened its bench with the arrival of San Francisco-based Kristin Snyder, a former Deputy Director of the Division of Examinations at the SEC.

With the ability to ‘translate complex legal analysis into practical and actionable advise’, Dechert LLP is a highly reputed outfit for both individual and corporate representation in the white-collar space. Supplementing its domestic expertise with strong offices in major international hubs, the practice is well-equipped to handle cross-border investigations and litigation opposite global regulatory authorities. Former US Attorney David Kelley and trial lawyer David Kistenbroker jointly lead the practice out of New York, where Andrew Levander and Jonathan Streeter are further names to note. Washington DC’s Catherine Botticelli, who regularly advises clients stemming from the financial services sector, provides ‘deep investigative skills and a focused, constructive approach in dealing with regulators‘. On the West Coast, San Francisco-based Hartley West has extensive experience dealing with allegations of fraud, corruption, and money laundering.

Under the leadership of former US Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Stephen Hill, who is based in Kansas City, Dentons white-collar and government investigations practice represents corporate clients from a variety of sectors in their criminal, civil, and regulatory needs. Also in Kansas City, Lisa Krigsten sports extensive litigation experience and is regularly sought out for her advocacy in bet-the-company matters. Phoenix-based Paul Charlton is well versed in white-collar matters and Native American law. Sarah Holzschuh left the firm for an in-house position in June 2022.

The white-collar practice at Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance is hailed as a ‘great team of professionals with great knowledge in their field’. The group is reputed for advising Latin American clients in internal investigations and government enforcement proceedings. The ‘technically extraordinary’ Michael Diaz leads team jointly with litigator Robert Targ, whose experience extends to health care fraud, money laundering, and matters pertaining to asset seizures and forfeitures. Javier Coronado is well-versed in conducting parallel investigations and has proven expertise dealing with cases of money laundering and sanctions violations. All mentioned attorneys are based in Miami.

Dealing with all facets of white-collar and regulatory enforcement cases, DLA Piper LLP (US) draws on its ability to supplement its domestic expertise with a vast global network to assist major corporations and individuals in extensive global investigations and enforcement proceedings. Particular areas of note for the practice are False Claims Act matters as well as incidents surrounding cybersecurity. A quartet of attorneys sits at the helm of the team, consisting of Karl Buch and John Hillebrecht in New York, as well as Chicago’s Jonathan King, and Courtney Saleski, who splits her time between Philadelphia and Washington DC. 2022 saw the arrival of a number of new partners to the practice, including former Vinson & Elkins LLP partners Matthew Jacobs and Jessica Heim in San Francisco. Further additions are Boston’s Eric Forni and Michelle Morgan in Wilmington, who held previous positions with the SEC and DOJ, respectively.

Fenwick & West LLP is well-equipped to handle internal corporate investigations of alleged employee, management misconduct and potential violations of federal and state laws. The team also advises corporations and boards in law enforcement and regulatory inquires and defends corporations and senior executives involved in white collar criminal cases. Christopher Steskal leads the team and is an established practitioner with deep experience in litigating civil and criminal matters, representing audit committees, corporations, and executives in internal investigations before government enforcement agencies. Catherine Kevane and Felix Lee in Silicon Valley are adept in assisting late-stage tech companies in special committee investigations pertaining to bet-the-company issues including founder and scientific fraud. Michael Dicke advises regulated entities such as hedge funds, investment advisers, and private equity firms in investigations and proceedings, while Marie Bafus represents companies, directors and officers in derivative litigation and shareholder class actions. All individuals are mentioned in San Francisco, unless stated otherwise.

Noted for its ability to manage international investigations for global corporations and financial institutions, the white-collar practice at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP regularly handles enforcement actions brought domestic and overseas regulatory authorities and enforcement agencies. The group, which takes an interdisciplinary approach and frequently works together with other teams such as litigation and corporate, is led by Adam Siegel and Eric Bruce. Aaron Marcu has significant experience in previous government positions and is noted for his involvement in matters pertaining to corruption and money laundering. Managing partner of the New York office Olivia Radin, counts several Fortune 500 companies among her clients, while Kimberly Zelnick‘s activity includes matters related to cybersecurity and sanctions. All named attorneys are based in New York.

Praised for being ‘capable of turning on a dime in response to changed circumstances’, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is a go-to outfit for corporations and individuals when it comes to high-profile investigations and prosecutions. With a team of veteran trial lawyers and former federal prosecutors, the firm is able to handle high-stakes matters across jurisdictions and reputed for its track record in cases relating to financial frauds, market manipulation, anti-corruption violations, and healthcare fraud. Key contacts in New York are practice head Geoffrey Berman, as well as ‘leading strategic and tactical thinker’ Stephen Juris. The New York office was further bolstered in 2022 with the return of Audrey Strauss, who previously served as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and rejoined as senior counsel, as well as the arrival of former Deputy US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Ilan Graff.

For both corporations and individuals, Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP continues to manage a varied amount of white-collar work and investigations. The team has experience conducting cases ranging from inquiries through trials and appeals in criminal and regulatory enforcement actions. Eric Corngold, who is knowledgeable about financial crime and has specific expertise in antitrust issues, leads the group together with Mary Mulligan, whose practice often encompasses cross-border matters. Mala Ahuja Harker is active at the intersection of white-collar matters and commercial litigation. Ricardo Solano  left the firm for an in-house position in February 2022.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has extensive know-how in a variety of white-collar crime cases, such as those involving sanctions violations, benchmark manipulation, money laundering, and international bribery. The practice is headed by a quartet consisting of Stephanie Brooker in Washington DC, Nicola Hanna  in Los Angeles, San Francisco's Charles Stevens and Joseph Warin in Washington DC, all of whom sports experience in matters ranging from FCPA and FCA issues to crisis management and securities enforcement. In New York, seasoned litigator Reed Brodsky regularly handles internal investigations and enforcement proceedings for a broad range of high-profile corporate and individual clients. In November 2022, Gustav Eyler rejoined the firm in DC, having previously served as Director of the Consumer Protection Branch at the DOJ. Formerly part of the practice leadership, Randy Mastro left the practice in August 2022. At the beginning of 2023, Robert Hur and Joel Cohen left the firm. The firm’s DC office welcomed former US District Judge for the State of Maryland George Hazel to its ranks in March 2023.

Goodwin is knowledgeable of matters pertaining to the private sector, including conducting investigations for corporate boards, their audit committees and special committees. The department also has expertise in the financial, healthcare and pharma sectors, and routinely assists clients throughout the course of government inquiries. The team’s expertise is also frequently coveted by corporations in the full spectrum of enforcement, investigation and white-collar matters. Head of the team Richard Strassberg in New York is adept in FCPA compliance and investigations, SEC enforcement proceedings, and business and financial litigation. Jennifer Chunias in Boston has over twenty years of experience in government and internal investigations, while Grant Fondo in Silicon Valley advises clients on a range of regulatory and contested matters. Boston's Courtney Orazio represents companies and their directors and officers before federal and state regulators, and Kirk Ogrosky in Washington DC is proficient in False Claims Act defense. DC-based Ilene Albala joined the team in June 2022.

Greenberg Traurig LLP is known for its capabilities in white-collar defense and corporate investigation matters pertaining to the financial and health care sectors, though the firm is also well versed in cryptocurrencies. Sanctions and money laundering, and FCPA constitute further strengths. Washington DC-based Nathan Muyskens and Adam Hoffinger, who is hailed as ‘simply fearless’, jointly lead the team. Former federal prosecutor Kyle Freeny, also in DC, specializes in cross-border financial criminal matters as well as cases involving cryptocurrencies. As part of the firm’s 2022 move to open two new offices in Long Island, former US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Mark Lesko joined the practice.

Hueston Hennigan LLP is home to extensively experienced practitioners with former backgrounds of the US Department of Justice, US Attorney’s Offices, as well as the White House Counsel’s Office. Managing Partner Brian Hennigan  in Los Angeles has represented a plethora of clients including accountants, business executives, corporations and institutions, in federal and state matters and co-leads the team with John Hueston. Previously a deputy chief in the US Attorney’s Office, Vicki Chou has represented the United States in a plentitude of criminal cases including bank, computer and internet immigration and tax fraud, as well as intellectual property and money laundering. All individuals are mentioned in Los Angeles.

Accounting fraud, insider trading, and antitrust violations are among the key areas of focus for Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. Under the leadership of New York-based Marc Weinstein, the firm is reputed for representing clients stemming from the financial services industry, for whom it conducts internal investigations and acts in grand jury proceedings and criminal trials. Washington DC-based Kevin Carroll regularly advises businesses and individuals in matters relating to FCPA, OFAC compliance, and cyber security.

With a significant potion of its white-collar defense work being carried out across jurisdictions, Jones Day remains a go-to outfit for corporations and individuals seeking representation in complex cross-border matters. The firm assists clients with allegations of bribery, tax fraud, and corruption, and sports a deep bench consisting of a host of former federal prosecutors and government officials. In Chicago, practice head Theodore Chung regularly conducts internal investigations and defends business entities and individuals in criminal and regulatory proceedings. Federal law violations are the central focus of San Diego-based Karen Hewitt‘s practice, while Hank Walther in Washington is noted for his extensive trial experience.

The corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense practice at K&L Gates excels in handling international investigations and enforcement proceedings by utilising the company’s presence in many of the world’s major hubs. Strengths in government and internal investigations are complemented by the group’s in-depth sector expertise, including financial services and healthcare, while anti-corruption and anti-bribery also form part of the team’s specializations. Pittsburgh-based Brian Saulnier is particularly well versed in cases relating to corruption and leads the practice jointly with Washington DC’s Stephen Topetzes, who sports deep experience advising both corporate and individual financial services clients. Also in Pittsburgh, former federal prosecutor Thomas Ryan is reputed for his know-how of the healthcare industry.

Individuals who find themselves amidst politically sensitive white-collar investigations regularly turn to Washington DC-based litigation boutique Kaiser PLLC. The firm counts journalists, members of Congress, and political appointees among its clients and represents them before federal and state courts across the US. Matthew Kaiser sports ‘meticulous attention to detail’, while former federal prosecutor Justin Dillon is experienced in Grand Jury investigations, criminal cases, and appeals. Fraud, bribery, and public corruption form part of Jonathan Jeffress‘ advisory portfolio. Hailed as an ‘exemplar in the legal community’, William Pittard regularly advises clients preparing for congressional hearings or inquiries. All four partners jointly lead the practice.

Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, a litigation boutique based in New York, has a stellar reputation for advising businesses, boards of directors, and executives in internal and government investigations, as well as enforcement actions, and numerous regulatory concerns. The firm regularly handles matters pertaining to money laundering, antitrust concerns, accounting fraud, as well as securities and commodities fraud. Practice head Sean Hecker is particularly experienced in regard to issues surrounding FCPA and anti-corruption. Former federal prosecutor Jenna Dabbs adds to the team a wealth of trial experience, especially in connection with securities litigation. Marshall Miller  left the firm in June 2022, having been appointed as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General at the US Department of Justice.

Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is home to extensively experienced practitioners, many of whom have backgrounds in government agencies, and oversees significant criminal and regulatory investigations, for both corporations and individuals. Daniel Fetterman leads the team and is renowned for his white-collar expertise, and he regularly represents domestic and international companies and senior executives in an assortment of internal and criminal investigations. Brian Choi advises boards of directors, companies and individuals who are being investigated by the DOJ and the Securities Exchange Commission, among other regulatory enforcement agencies. Marc Kasowitz routinely acts as national trail counsel in significant commercial litigation in mandates concerning antitrust, banking, corporate governance, and securities. All mentioned individuals are located in New York.

King & Spalding LLP, which represents both corporations and private clients, has a dedicated white-collar practice that sits apart from its litigation department, and that is especially renowned for its expertise in serving the financial services, life sciences, energy, automotive, and professional services sectors. Washington DC’s Mark Jensen, whose strengths lie in enforcement actions, investigations, and white-collar litigation, Michael Pauze, a DC-based seasoned trial lawyer, and Andrew Hruska, a New York-based attorney who frequently handles international cases, jointly lead the practice. Also in DC, Wick Sollers is noted for his experience representing clients from the energy, healthcare, and financial services industries. In summer 202, the arrival of powerhouse litigator Randy Mastro from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP further strengthened the team’s New York outfit.

With a deep bench of former senior enforcement officials among its attorneys, Kirkland & Ellis LLP covers the full gamut of corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense. The practice is popular with corporations and their C-suite executives alike, and enjoys a strong market reputation for matters such as securities and futures enforcement, anti-corruption, environmental crimes, and sanctions enforcement. Practice heads Mark Filip and Asheesh Goel split their time between Chicago and Washington DC and are both a popular choice for clients within the financial services sector. In Washington DC, Brigham Cannon‘s strengths lie in FCPA and False Claims Act matters alongside securities law. The firm bolstered its expertise in the first half of 2022 with the arrival of Lindsey Beran and Steve Fahey in Dallas, who both previously served as Assistant US Attorneys for the Northern District of Texas, as well as former Eastern District of New York US Attorney Jacquelyn Kasulis in New York.

Litigation boutique Kobre & Kim sports ‘a roster of accomplished and highly capable trial attorneys’ that has both domestic expertise as well as strong international coverage with lawyers based across Latin America, Asia, and EMEA. The firm is known for its cross-border representations and a popular destination for corporate and individual clients. Steven Kobre is active in New York and frequently handles FCPA violations and money laundering matters. Further key names to note in the firm’s Miami office are Evelyn Sheehan and Matthew Menchel, who is ‘especially nimble and effective in court examinations’.

The team at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is made up of seasoned trial lawyers with outstanding expertise defending both individuals and businesses in government investigations and criminal actions, though it is particularly noted for its strong portfolio of corporate clients. In light of its merger with Washington DC-based litigation boutique Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck & Untereiner in 2022, the firm further strengthened its white-collar capabilities.  Paul Schoeman and Dani James co-chair the practice group and are, together with trial lawyer Barry Berke, praised for their capacity to ‘throw themselves between the government and their clients, fighting for justice every step of the way.’ Another key practitioner is Gary Naftalis, who expertise extends to cicil, criminal, and regulatory matters. All named attorneys are based in the firm’s New York office unless stated otherwise. Barry Pollack left the firm in February 2023.

 

New York-based litigation boutique Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP assists clients with internal and governmental investigations and regularly defends them before various regulatory bodies. Gabrielle Friedman is ‘particularly adept at working on global cases’ and handles civil and regulatory cases alongside criminal investigations and prosecutions. Securities and commodities fraud, money laundering, public corruption, and election fraud form part of Jillian Berman‘s portfolio, while Helen Gredd has extensive experience advising financial institutions and executives in regulatory and criminal enforcement matters. Michael Gerber departed in April 2023 to become Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs for the NYPD.

Business leaders, foreign companies and international companies frequently call upon Linklaters LLP’s expertise in cross-border arbitrations, criminal prosecutions, government investigations, and lawsuits. Adam Lurie leads the team and is adept in a diversity of investigations, including those concerning allegations of FCPA violations and corporate fraud. Doug Davison has deep experience in representing individual and corporate clients in an array of regulatory enforcement and compliance matters, including fraud, insider trading, and securities registration. Richard Smith is thoroughly knowledgeable of civil matters such as breach of contracts, business conspiracy, and tortious interference of business relationships fraud. Senior associate Sean Solomon and associate Meredith Riley are also noted. All mentioned individuals are located in Washington DC.

The white-collar criminal defense and investigations practice at Loeb & Loeb LLP is active in representing both corporates and individuals in cases ranging from securities fraud to money laundering and public or commercial corruption. The team is calibrated to handle domestic and international investigations and government enforcement matters under the leadership of Andrew DeVooght and Jeremy Margolis in Chicago, as well as New York-based Jay Musoff. In Washington DC, former federal prosecutor Tiff Moseley is reputed for her experience in the life sciences sector, where she advises clients on cross-border litigation, compliance, and internal investigations.

Mayer Brown represents businesses and individuals in a variety of white-collar issues, and is noted in particular for its expertise in highly regulated areas, including energy, tech, and healthcare. Another area of strength is the financial services industry, where the group often works in cooperation with other relevant practice groups. Chicago’s Greg Deis, Kelly Kramer in Washington DC, and Jason Linder, who is based in DC as well as Los Angeles, form part of the leadership team. Kramer has outstanding expertise matters ranging from False Claims Act trials to tax fraud and money laundering investigations, while Linder and Deis both have a background in government positions as former federal prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney, respectively.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP assists a diversity of clients across an assortment of industries, including healthcare, financial services, education, private equity, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and energy. The practice routinely assists in civil and criminal government investigations and litigation, as well as a spectrum of FCPA and anti-corruption investigations. Steven Scholes in Chicago regularly represents clients before the SEC, state securities regulators, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and numerous stocks, options, and futures exchanges. Laure McLane in Boston advises on parallel civil and criminal investigations pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid billing in addition to government contracts. Los Angeles-based Russell Hayman represents health care providers, pharma and biotech companies in criminal and civil fraud cases. Also in LA, Gordon Greenberg  is renowned for his money laundering expertise and has great experience assisting businesses in crime investigations and trials.

Sporting a number of former federal prosecutors, the corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense practice at McGuireWoods LLP acts for clients stemming from a variety of sectors, such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, and the government. New York-based Noreen Kelly chairs the group and is particularly well versed in matters relating to securities and financial services. In Washington DC, former Deputy Attorney General for the DOJ George Terwilliger has extensive experience leading cross-border internal investigations, as well as representing individual and corporate clients in criminal litigation and enforcement actions. Another key name to note for his expertise in securities is Jason Cowley in Charlotte, while Richmond’s John Adams is frequently involved at the investigation, litigation, and appeal stages of white-collar matters.

Praised for its ‘tremendous acumen’, Milbank assists clients in all facets of corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense, with many of its attorneys having held previous positions with regulatory and enforcement authorities. New York-based George Canellos and Daniel Perry, both experienced trial lawyers, jointly lead the practice alongside Nola Heller, also in New York, who arrived from Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP in September 2023. Adam Fee, who is active in the firm’s Los Angeles office, is a name to note for cross-border fraud and money laundering matters. Antonia Apps left the firm in January 2023.

Miller & Chevalier Chartered  is extensively well-versed in jury trials, having accomplished a number of victories in both prosecution and defense cases. The department is also uniquely involved in an array of cross-border matters and represents both individuals and corporations in criminal cases and investigations. William Barry assists clients through accounting fraud, foreign bribery, and money laundering, while Andrew Wise represents international companies in anti-corruption investigations, and honest services fraud. Kirby Behre’s practice features activity in bribery, public corruption, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and government contracts while Timothy O’Toole is knowledgeable on the full array of white-collar matters. Lauren Briggerman is an expert in global cartel investigations. All mentioned individuals are located in Washington DC.

Home to attorneys with backgrounds in government agencies, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is well-equipped to oversee a spectrum of white-collar cases. New York based Peter Chavkin’s key strengths lie in financial investigations, and he has represented individuals in DOJ, SEC, and States Attorneys General Office investigations on matters including immigration, insider trading, and Medicaid fraud. Eóin Beirne works from Boston and counsels clients on a breadth of matters including health care and wire and mail fraud, as well as violations of the False Claims Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Cory Flashner is also located in Boston and is an established white collar defense attorney and former federal and state prosecutor who is proficient in anti-money laundering laws and regulations, and securities laws. Randy Jones in San Diego represents clients in the banking, government contracts, and public corruption industries, among others.

A sophisticated litigation boutique with a specialty in defending individuals in investigations and trials, MoloLamken LLP is sought after for its expertise in matters pertaining to securities fraud and insider trading, among others. Founding partner and former prosecutor Steven Molo is based in New York and serves as practice head. Washington DC’s Justin Shur represents board members and senior executives before regulatory authorities such as the DOJ and SEC. Another practitioner of note is Chicago-based Megan Cunniff Church, whose areas of focus extend to cross-border investigations, as well as crisis and risk management.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is reputed in the market for its extensive False Claims Act and qui tam work, which the firm handles across a number of jurisdictions for companies and individuals alike. Regulatory inquiries, civil litigation, and criminal investigations brought by enforcement agencies like the DOJ and SEC form part of the group’s portfolio. Seasoned trial lawyer Eric Sitarchuk  in Philadelphia is a go-to attorney for corporations in white-collar matters and leads the practice together with Boston-based Timothy Burke, whose specializations span securities regulatory and litigation matters. The firm further broadened its group with the addition of three former government officials: Justin Weitz and David Plotinsky from the DOJ, as well as Kelly Gibson, who has held varied positions at the SEC, including acting deputy director of the Division of Enforcement.

With a ‘very deep bench of former government attorneys’, Morrison Foerster stands out for its broad white-collar practice, which includes a number of former high-ranking government officials and federal prosecutors. Among the firm’s areas of expertise are securities fraud, insider trading, and FCPA violations alongside digital currency fraud and antitrust violations. New York-based Carrie Cohen and Ruti Smithline regularly advise clients on cross-border issues and government-facing investigations. In Washington DC, Charles Duross focuses on white-collar criminal matters, while James Koukios is noted for his extensive trial experience. Christine Wong and Craig Martin, both in San Francisco, are further key names. The firm was joined by New York’s Peter Skinner from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP in May 2022, who is praised for being ‘adept at Bank Secrecy Act matters’.

Litigation boutique Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is based in New York and sports a roster of attorneys which excels at representing individuals, though corporate clients also form a key part of the group’s portfolio. The firm is well regarded in the market for its strengths in internal investigations and white-collar criminal matters, where it handles cases ranging from FCPA violations to securities fraud. Robert Anello leads the team and is noted for his extensive experience defending clients on trial and appellate level. Praised for being ‘tremendous trial lawyers‘, Elkan Abramowitz and Richard Albert regularly handle civil, criminal, and regulatory matters for businesses and their C-suite executives. Catherine Foti sports a diverse practice that includes attorney disciplinary matters alongside employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and fraud.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is active in advising clients in investigations and compliance matters as well as in trials. The practice covers a wide range of white-collar issues, such as healthcare kickbacks, financial services fraud, and allegations of bribery and corruption. Bart Daniel, who splits his time between Columbia and Charleston, leads the team jointly with Miami-based Jon Sale, as well as Solomon Wisenberg, who is active in both Washington DC and Raleigh.

Offering deep federal and state-level prosecution and defense expertise, the team at Nixon Peabody LLP represents individuals and classes of individuals facing significant civil and criminal investigations and grand jury proceedings, internal investigations, and acting as witnesses in criminal cases, including sensitive matters relating to espionage, regulatory issues, and high-profile harassment and sexual abuse. The team acts against the DOJ, FTC, state attorneys general, and other regulatory authorities, and is able to represent clients in a broad range of industries, including life sciences, higher education, and financial services. Robert Fisher co-leads the Boston-based team, handling high-stakes investigations and litigations at the federal and state level, alongside co-head Hannah Bornstein, a specialist in life sciences and healthcare issues with notable capabilities in FDA and False Claims Act cases. David Vicinanzo is noted for his work on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse, while Brian Kelly is representing multiple defendants in a month-long federal trial arising from the Varsity Blues investigation.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is noted for its work in government and internal investigations for both individuals and corporations, where it covers a broad range of issues including accounting fraud, environmental enforcement, and health care fraud. Working closely with other teams within the firm, such as antitrust, the practice’s capabilities also extend to parallel enforcement actions and litigation. Washington DC’s Michael Dreeben, known for his extensive in arguing white-collar cases in front of the Supreme Court, heads the practice together with veteran trial lawyer Steven Olson. Laurel Loomis Rimon and Nicole Argentieri left the firm in 2022, with the latter joining the DOJ as Chief of Staff to the Criminal Division.

At Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, market abuse as well as securities and bank fraud matters in the financial sector form the core of the firm’s white-collar and corporate investigations work. The firm recently merged with Buckley LLP at the beginning of 2023, thus adding a practice group to its ranks which is highly reputed in advising individuals on white-collar matters. Acting on behalf of both corporates and individuals, the practice is also reputed for its FCPA expertise across jurisdictions; this focus is mirrored by Joseph Walker, who is based in Washington DC and a key point of contact for a number of financial services institutions and global businesses. Former federal prosecutor Amy Walsh is skilled in advising clients on matters such as international trade sanctions violations and securities fraud out of the firm’s New York office. Another name to note that joined the firm as part of the merger is David Krakoff in DC. Former chair of the group Robert Stern left the firm in 2022.

‘The reference law firm in this area’, Paul Hastings LLP is calibrated to advise corporations and individuals on a broad spectrum of white-collar matters ranging from FCPA and anti-corruption to securities enforcement and global trade controls. The team acts in investigations and trials brought by authorities such as the DOJ, SEC and CFTC across sectors and jurisdictions. As a former federal prosecutor, Washington DC-based practice head Kwame Manley sports extensive experience in FCPA matters as well as OFAC enforcement and compliance. ‘Legend’ Robert Luskin is a go-to name for multi-jurisdictional settlements and FCPA matters. In New York, Gary Giampetruzzi combines white-collar knowledge with in-depth know-how pertaining to the life sciences sector. In 2022, Kenneth Breen and Phara Guberman left the practice, while Bradley Bondi joined from Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP in March 2023.

 

With a deep bench that includes many former federal prosecutors, DOJ and SEC lawyers, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP deals with all facets of white-collar and regulatory enforcement cases. Parallel regulatory and civil proceedings form part of the practice’s portfolio alongside internal and governmental investigations, with matters pertaining to allegations including insider trading, financial fraud, and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Hailed as ‘extremely experienced in both government agency and in house practice realities‘, the team excels at representing corporations and individuals in cross-border and domestic contexts. Key names in the team include Brad Karp, who is a popular choice for Fortune 500 clients; financial services specialist Jessica Carey; seasoned Washington DC-based trial lawyer Kenneth Gallo; and Theodore Wells, whose strengths lie in matters such as SEC investigations, environmental issues and healthcare fraud. Lorin Reisner and San Francisco’s Melinda Haag are also noted for their experience in white-collar criminal matters and litigation. All named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

Perkins Coie LLP assists clients with the full lifecycle of investigative and enforcement proceedings, where the firm advises on both corporate and individual level. David Massey and Phoenix-based  Jean-Jacques Cabou jointly lead the team, with former practice head Caryn Trombino having departed for the SEC in August 2022. Shari Brandt is ‘knowledgeable about derivatives trading’ and fields in-depth experience representing clients before key regulatory authorities such as the CTFTC and SEC. Financial institutions, public companies, professionals, and corporate directors regularly turn to Lee Richards for his expertise in securities enforcement and white-collar criminal defense. All attorneys are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Investigations for major businesses, financial institutions, and senior executives are handled by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s corporate investigations and white-collar defense practise, which is active in both domestic and international matters. Aaron Dyer, who is located in Los Angeles, and William Sullivan, who is based in Washington, DC, jointly helm the group. Former US attorney for the Eastern District of New York Richard Donoghue is noted for his longstanding experience advising clients stemming from both the public and private sectors.

With a deep bench including former prosecutors and enforcement attorneys, the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Proskauer Rose LLP is a popular choice for high-ranking executives and large corporations. The team, which is primarily based in New York, counts securities fraud, FCPA matters, and money laundering among its areas of strength. The practice is led by Dietrich Snell, noted for his extensive experience as a federal prosecutor. Joshua Newville combines white-collar defense and investigations expertise with deep knowledge of the SEC and securities litigation. Associate Lindsey Collins  left the firm in January 2022. Robert Cleary left the firm in January 2024.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP  remains a go-to firm for corporate and individual clients seeking representation in investigations, enforcement actions, and trials in domestic and international contexts. Alongside its strengths in areas such as FCPA, securities fraud, and antitrust violations, the firm is also well-versed in matters pertaining to cryptocurrencies and health care fraud. The team is led by a quartet consisting of Washington DC’s William Burck and Juan Morillo as well as Sam Williamson and Alex Spiro in New York. On the West Coast, James Asperger advises clients on out of the firm’s Los Angeles office, while San Francisco’s John Potter is well versed in congressional and foreign investigations, among others. Also in Los Angeles, Steven Madison focuses on False Claims Act litigation, civil litigation, and regulatory matters.

With an ability to handle cross-border, multi-jurisdictional investigations and litigation, Reed Smith LLP excels in a broad range of issues in the white-collar sphere, including FCPA, trade controls, data security, and securities enforcement. Practice head Michael Lowell is based in Washington DC and represents clients stemming from the financial services, life scenes, as well as defence and aerospace industries, while Pittsburg-based Michelle Mantine is skilled at the intersection of white-collar and antitrust. Former Assistant US Attorney for the Central District of California Daniel Ahn joined the firm’s Los Angeles office in August 2022.

Praised for its ‘incredibly strong bench’ consisting of several former federal prosecutors and enforcement lawyers, Ropes & Gray LLP spans the whole gamut of corporate investigations and white-collar criminal matters. Cross-border capabilities and a strong domestic network allow the firm to assist companies and individuals in high-profile, ranging from FCA and qui tam litigation to export control issues and public corruption. The practice is chaired by a trio of practitioners: Chicago’s Laura Hoey, John Bueker in Boston, and Gregg Weiner in New York.  ‘All-around superstar’ Alexandre Rene in Washington DC is reputed for his know-how of the oil and gas, aerospace, and life sciences sectors, while New York-based Michael McGovern regularly represents clients in bet-the-company litigation, oftentimes opposite enforcement authorities such as the DOJ, SEC, and CFTC.

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP has a strong reputation in the market for representing alternative investment funds in the white-collar space, counting a number of financial institutions and broker-dealers among its clients. Insider trading, cryptocurrencies, and public company investigations form part of the firm’s advisory portfolio. New York’s Douglas Koff and Craig Warkol lead the practice alongside a Washington DC-based duo consisting of Peter White and Charles Clark. Gary Stein  left the firm in July 2023.

Seward & Kissel LLP routinely counsels clients on a spectrum of compliance mandates, often assisting corporate and individual clients on the full array of governmental investigations, parallel litigations and regulatory enforcement matters. The department has also represented investment advisers and funds public companies, and their officers and directors, with an assortment of state investigations. Jaimie Nawaday joined the team in May 2022 and conducts internal investigations for companies, and advises clients on asset forfeiture, Bank Secrecy Act and False Claims Act issues; she co-leads the team alongside Michael Considine, while Jack Yoskowitz  routinely assists individual and institutions in the financial sector with commercial and corporate litigation and regulatory matters. Michael Watling acted as a prosecutor and financial regulator for over 15 years, and has led numerous white-collar investigations; he arrived at the firm with Russell Johnston from King & Spalding LLP in November 2022. Bruce Paulsen is also a name to note.  All names mentioned are located in New York.

Shearman & Sterling LLP fields a team that consists of former enforcement attorneys and federal prosecutors. Experienced in financial, securities and antitrust regulation, the practice is well positioned to handle parallel investigations by enforcement agencies and federal regulators including the SEC and DOJ. Trial lawyer Stephen Fishbein and managing partner Adam Hakki, both based in the firm’s New York office, lead the practice jointly with Patrick Robbins in San Francisco, whose areas of focus include foreign corrupt practices, accounting and securities fraud as well as insider trading. Also in New York, John Nathanson represents companies and individuals in internal investigations and civil securities litigation, while Katherine Stoller is a key contact for allegations of financial crime.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP fields a white-collar team that consists of a number of former SEC officials and federal prosecutors with extensive experience in securities fraud, FCPA and anti-corruption violations, and investment advisor fraud. The practice is also noted for its strengths in criminal bid rigging and price fixing, and counts Fortune 500 companies as well as its executives among its clients. Lynn Neuner is reputed in the market for her vast trial experience, while Jonathan Youngwood is particularly well versed at the intersection of securities and white-collar criminal defense. Matters pertaining to cryptocurrency and other digital assets form part of Marc Berger‘s portfolio. Nicholas Goldin, whose strengths include enforcement matters and internal investigations, and Washington DC-based former head of the DOJ Fraud Section Jeffrey Knox are further names to note. Brooke Cucinella left the firm for an in-house position in July 2022. All named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

Apt at dealing with all facets of white-collar and regulatory enforcement cases and equipped with the ability to draw from its global network, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP represents individuals and corporate entities through investigation, trial, and appeal stages before various domestic and international courts and regulatory authorities. Led by Boston-based seasoned litigator James Carroll, whose expertise encompasses securities fraud, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations, the team handles compliance and governance matters alongside litigation. In New York, of Counsel David Zornow is reputed for his experience defending clients in grand jury investigations and criminal trials.

Steptoe LLP provides advice to corporations and its senior executives in the white-collar criminal space, where the firm is reputed for its strengths in cross-border investigations and civil litigation. Brian Heberlig and Jason Weinstein co-chair the practice from Washington DC together with Wendy Wysong, who splits her time between DC and Hong Kong. Chris Niewoehner, who also forms part of the leadership team in Chicago, sports ‘strong experience in jury trials and perceptive views in how to develop and present a case’. In New York, Michelle Levin combines white-collar criminal defense expertise with in-depth experience relating to securities and commercial litigation. Seasoned trial lawyer Reid Weingarten, active in New York and DC, is another key name to note.

Vedder Price government investigations and white-collar defense practice has a solid track record in representing individuals in investigations and enforcement proceedings brought by the SEC, DOJ, and other regulatory authorities. The team is led by Chicago-based duo Thomas Cimino and Junaid Zubairi, both of whom act for corporations as well as their executives and board of directors in a broad range of matters including financial and securities fraud. Also in Chicago, former Assistant US Attorney Ryan Hedges is praised for his ‘ability to break down complex accounting processes.’

Counting a number of former DOJ officials and federal prosecutors among its ranks, Vinson & Elkins LLP combines its broad white-collar practice with deep knowledge of regulatory bodies and enforcement authorities. Washington DC-based Michael Dry heads the practice jointly with New York’s Palmina Fava, who is hailed as a ‘fearless, focused advocate’. Also in New York, Christopher Duffy‘s practice spans clients from a wide variety of sectors, including technology and professional sports. Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Zachary Terwilliger is active in the firm’s DC office and has in-depth experience assisting clients with federal investigations and trials.

With a practice that regularly represents high-profile individuals and corporations, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP spans variety of complex white-collar matters such as securities and commodities fraud, environmental crime, and economic sanctions. Domestic and cross-border cases pertaining to the FCA and FCPA are further areas of strength. A trio consisting of New York-based Sarah Coyne and Daniel Stein as well as Washington DC’s Steven Tyrrell helms the group; all three have extensive experience advising clients in investigations and enforcement actions before regulatory bodies. Stein, former Chief of the Criminal Division in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and previously a partner at Mayer Brown, joined the firm in September 2022. In the same month, Christopher Garcia left the firm.

White & Case LLP is frequently sought out for its experience in handling cross-border white-collar cases, where the firm can leverage its extensive international network in order to assist clients who often stem from the consumer products, pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services sectors. Under the leadership of New York-based Scott Hershman, whose expertise spans FCPA and anti-corruption issues alongside cybersecurity and insider trading, the practice is a go-to advisor for Fortune 500 corporates and their C-suite executives. ‘Superb attorney’ Maria Beguiristain in Miami is rated for her skill at the intersection of commercial litigation and white-collar defense, while Boston’s Michael Kendall specializes in matters with a cross-border dimension and the healthcare sector. Former federal prosecutor Joel Cohen joined the firm's New York office in early 2023 from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.

The Washington DC-based corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense practice group at Wiley Rein LLP is known for its capabilities representing companies and individuals from a wide range of industries in securities and financial fraud allegations as well as congressional investigations and inquiries. FCA and FCPA matters form further areas of expertise alongside cases brought by the DOJ and SEC. Trial lawyer Ralph Caccia heads the practice and fields a particular focus on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Matthew Gardner left the firm for an in-house position in December 2021.

A ‘go-to firm for challenging litigation matters’, Williams & Connolly LLP fields a diverse white-collar defense and corporate investigations practice with capabilities on both the corporate and individual side. Based in Washington DC, the group excels in matters relating to the FCPA, anti-kickback statute, securities fraud, and money laundering. David Zinn, whose work often encompasses investigations by regulatory bodies such as the SEC and CTFC, and Tobin Romero, who routinely acts as lead defense counsel for high-profile clients, are joint practice heads. Criminal and civil litigation are handled by Kevin Downey, while Brendan Sullivan is a veteran trial lawyer with experience in areas such as securities, banking, RICO, and license disputes. A number of senior executives of Fortune 25 and Fortune 500 companies trust Lance Wade to represent them in a wide range of investigations and bet-the-company litigation. Emmet Flood is skilled in crisis management, congressional investigations, and liability disputes.

Clients turn to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP‘s white-collar defense practice for its far-reaching experience in criminal and regulatory matters. Securities, hedge funds, and parallel SEC and DOJ investigations form specific areas of expertise for the group that often works in close collaboration with the firm’s international offices, such as London and Frankfurt. In New York, veteran litigator Randall Jackson and ‘consummate trial lawyer‘ Michael Schachter jointly lead the team with Washington DC-based William Stellmach, whose specializations relate to internal and government investigations, enforcement proceedings, and corporate monitorships. Matters pertaining to securities are a particular area of focus for New York’s Amelia Cottrell. Former practice head Martin Weinstein  left the firm in early 2023.

Sporting a team of ‘trial-ready lawyers who think three steps ahead’, WilmerHale merges in-depth white-collar expertise with extensive litigation skills, allowing the firm to advise clients on the full range of related issues, such as internal investigations and government enforcement actions. The firm advises both corporate and individual clients, though it is particularly noted for representing high-profile global companies in white-collar matter and bet-the-company litigation. Working closely with other departments, the practice also excels at matters spanning several practice areas. In New York, Howard Shapiro, Ronald Machen, both of whom have extensive experience in previous government roles, form part of the leadership team together with Kimberly Parker in Washington DC. Further names to note are DC-based William McLucas and New York’s Anjan Sahni. Former co-chair of the practice Stephen Jonas, as well as Robert Mueller, retired.

Winston & Strawn LLP continues to be a first point of contact for high-profile corporations and their senior executives, who often turn to the firm in matters of cross-border investigations and regulatory defense. New York’s Suzanne Jaffe Bloom acts as global co-chair of the group together with Abbe Lowell, who is active in both the New York and Washington DC office. Jack Knight in Charlotte as well as Chicago-based Steven Grimes are further key contacts and have both previously served as Assistant US Attorneys. Dan Webb, also in Chicago, is noted for his in-depth trial experience which spans civil, regulatory, and white-collar criminal cases. Hailed as ‘a legal rock star’, Jeffrey Steinfeld is based in Los Angeles and sought out by clients for his know-how in criminal insider trading and securities fraud. Another noteworthy Los Angeles-based practitioner is Angela Machala, who advises corporate and individual clients on investigations and regulatory enforcement actions, and represents them in state and federal litigation. In San Francisco, Pamela Davis is rated for her know-how relating to FCPA and anti-corruption matters.