Government Investigations and White Collar Litigation

Whether it is an inquiry from a federal, state, or foreign regulator or a report of potential misconduct from within an organization, these situations can have profound consequences for companies and individuals.  When faced with allegations of wrongdoing, our clients seek counsel from our Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Litigation team to handle their most critical, high-profile, and sensitive matters. 

The strategy we pursue in response to a government inquiry is informed by our understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape as well as the impact on the client’s business.  We develop strategies to protect our clients’ best interests and reputations while working to mitigate damage and avert potential criminal or civil exposure.  Our team is led by a former senior-level federal prosecutor with a proven track record of successfully and discreetly resolving high-stakes inquiries and, when necessary, successfully defend clients in regulatory or enforcement actions.

Our attorneys regularly:

  • Defend enterprises, corporations, and persons who are subjects, targets, or witnesses in government investigations and related civil or administrative litigation.

  • Defend and advise individuals subject to criminal investigation and prosecution.

  • Conduct internal investigations to assess compliance issues and determine whether questionable conduct has occurred, and provide a comprehensive factual, legal, and risk analysis.

  • Track and respond rapidly to all stages of an investigation, ranging from subpoena compliance and grand jury practice to the execution of search warrants or the unsealing of criminal indictments and civil fraud complaints.

  • Avoid or mitigate enforcement action by working with clients to develop and implement compliance measures that conform to agency guidance and the federal Organizational Sentencing Guidelines and meet clients’ operational needs.

  • Evaluate the need for and, where appropriate, negotiate voluntary disclosures to relevant government agencies.