Government Investigations
& White Collar Defense

We represent corporations, organizations, and individuals at every stage of government investigations and white-collar enforcement matters. Our experience spans some of the most complex and high-stakes matters in recent years, covering virtually every major area of government scrutiny.

Our team includes former federal prosecutors and senior Department of Justice officials with extensive experience before the principal enforcement authorities, including the DOJ, U.S. Attorney’s Offices nationwide, the SEC, the CFTC, Congressional Committees, State Attorneys General, and local prosecutors. That experience gives us a deep understanding of how enforcement agencies investigate cases, evaluate evidence, and make charging decisions—insight we use to anticipate government strategy, manage risk, and position our clients for the best possible outcome.

A defining strength of our practice is resolving matters early and discreetly, often before charges are filed or investigations become public. Through persuasive advocacy and strategic negotiation, we have convinced authorities to close investigations without action, withdraw charging recommendations, and reach favorable resolutions. When early resolution is not possible, we are seasoned trial lawyers fully prepared to defend our clients in court, with a proven record of dismissals and acquittals.

    • Successfully representing a healthcare company in False Claims Act investigations, resulting in no civil or criminal liability

    • Leading the defense of the CEO of a global telecommunications firm, resulting in DOJ declining charges in a foreign bribery and money laundering investigation

    • Representing the CFO of a software company in parallel DOJ and SEC investigations involving insider trading allegations, persuading authorities to take no enforcement action

    • Guiding the COO of a major social media company through multiple, coordinated State Attorney General investigations

    • Advising a senior White House official in a high-profile DOJ Special Counsel inquiry

    • Representing a hedge fund portfolio manager facing House and Senate scrutiny over market manipulation allegations