Crisis-tested and proven in the high-stakes world of white-collar defense, investigations, compliance, and litigation, we represent companies of all sizes, as well as individuals, in a wide range of complex matters at the federal, state, and local levels and internationally.
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Experience
Antitrust and Unfair Competition
- Obtained a $14.8 million jury verdict on behalf of Ameritox Ltd. in unfair competition case in federal court in Tampa.
Internal Investigations
- Engaged by the University of Colorado to conduct an internal review relating to former student and “Colorado theater shooter” James Holmes and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Conducted internal investigation for U.S. auto manufacturer related to potential consumer protection violations and negotiated resolution with state and federal authorities.
- Conducted internal investigation for food manufacturer related to potential federal and state consumer protection litigation.
- Investigate instances of potential employee misconduct for Fortune 100 technology manufacturer, coordinate forensic accounting analysis, and provide counsel regarding internal controls and remediation.
FCPA/Anti-Corruption
- Served as a lead counsel for an FCPA Monitor appointed by the DOJ and SEC, to oversee, evaluate and test the anti-corruption compliance program of a multinational company, pursuant to the terms of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement.
- Represented Fortune 100 company in DOJ and SEC investigations of alleged violations of the FCPA in multiple countries throughout the world.
- Conducted multiple internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies on FCPA, Travel Act, and bribery/corruption issues, and conducted FCPA compliance training for multiple multinational companies.
- Drafted and oversaw the implementation of an anti-corruption compliance program for an Africa-based construction company sanctioned by the World Bank for engaging in fraudulent business practices. Our client was released from sanctions at the earliest available release date.
Corporate Supply Chains
- Advising public companies on matters concerning supply chains (e.g., conflict minerals, anti-slavery reporting), safety, marketing and environment.
FCA
- Represented Google in negotiating a non-prosecution agreement with the District of Rhode Island related to Canadian online pharmacy ads.
- Conducted internal investigation for a major university into potential false claims violations relating to federal grant funding.
Securities
- Represented former CEO of global financial services company in a matter involving claims of market manipulation by the DOJ and CFTC.
- Represented the former Chief Risk Officer of Countrywide Financial Corporation, the country’s largest mortgage lender, in investigations by the SEC and other authorities and in securities litigation.
- Represented numerous individuals and entities in various insider trading investigations being conducted by the SEC.
Other
- Represented and counseled individuals facing simultaneous actions by multiple regulators, including the SEC, CFTC, Federal Reserve, IRS, FINRA, Illinois Department of Securities, and various state prosecutors.
- Represented an international financial institution in connection with the LIBOR rate-rigging investigation conducted by DOJ and the CFTC.
Crypto Civil Litigation and Enforcement
- In 2018, we were retained to represent numerous entities involved in the cryptocurrency environment related to investigations being conducted by state and federal agencies. Our investigations break down into two sections: civil litigation and enforcement. We are currently handing 12 SEC investigations that primarily center on whether various entities raised funds through an unregistered public offering, and whether they acted as unregistered broker-dealers or investment companies. Separately, the SEC is also looking into possible misrepresentations and misuse of proceeds in a few of these matters. On the state side, we have represented 8 entities in responding to information requests and subpoenas by state agencies.
