No business or executive ever expects to become the target or subject of a white-collar criminal investigation by a federal or state agency. In today’s regulatory environment, however, ethical businesses of all sizes and in all industries may find themselves under scrutiny by law enforcement or regulatory agencies investigating allegations of fraud, false reporting, or other acts of white-collar wrongdoing. These investigations invariably carry not only potential criminal penalties, but possible civil exposure as well as significant collateral consequences such as debarment from government programs. We guide and advocate for our clients in the most difficult legal challenges they will ever face, from sensitive investigations to high-stakes trials and complex appeals.
Our team includes a former Chief of the Fraud and Public Corruption Section for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, who has also served as Deputy General Counsel for a leading national healthcare organization; a former member of the Office of IRS District Counsel, and two full-time criminal defense lawyers with more than ten years’ experience defending white collar cases. The core group is supported by a dedicated team of younger partners and associates and the broad array of cross-disciplinary experience within our firm.
When a case moves into the White Collar arena, our attorneys provide strong, confident defense in a wide variety of areas. We represent corporations and executives in criminal investigations and prosecutions, regulatory compliance investigations, and enforcement actions, as well as civil fraud claims, RICO cases, qui tam lawsuits, and “whistleblower” litigation. We also spearhead internal investigations within corporations, non-profits, and government agencies. In each case, we strive to provide the best possible outcome for our clients through aggressive and experienced representation.
Services
Our White Collar & Regulatory Defense practice group offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Anti-Bribery and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Anti-Kickback Laws
- Anti-Trust and Price-Fixing
- Bank Fraud
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Currency and Money Laundering
- Customs Fraud and Import/Export Laws
- Debarment and Exclusion
- Elections and Campaign Finance
- Environmental Crimes
- False Claims Act & Qui Tam Defense
- Food and Drug Administration
- Forfeiture
- Government Contracts, Procurement and Grants
- Health Care Fraud
- Immigration
- Internal Investigations
- Licensure
- Mail & Wire Fraud
- Narcotics
- Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud
- Research Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Sex Crimes
- Tax Evasion and Reporting