In today’s complex regulatory environment, individuals face unprecedented scrutiny from federal and state authorities. White collar defense requires sophisticated legal expertise to navigate allegations of intricate financial crimes and regulatory enforcement actions that can threaten employment, licensing, and, in terms of certain accusations, personal freedom
Comprehensive Defense Strategy
Our white collar defense practice encompasses a multi-faceted defense against a broad spectrum of charges, including insider trading, insurance fraud, bribery, embezzlement, money laundering, securities fraud, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, false Claims Act cases and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. We understand that these complex matters require attorneys who can effectively litigate against experienced government prosecutors and regulatory agencies, boards
Healthcare Industry Focus
Healthcare represents a significant area of government enforcement activity. Our white collar practice group is very experienced in navigating complex healthcare issues including accusations of fraud, licensing matters, False Claims Act, anti-kickback, and other enforcement and regulatory proceedings before state, statewide, federal, and administrative bodies.Â
Investigation & Compliance
A cornerstone of effective white collar defense involves conducting thorough investigations in response to adverse work situations, external regulatory inquiries and actions. We have experience in developing comprehensive investigation frameworks and protocols while managing compliance resources to meet stringent government regulatory expectations.Â
We understand the importance of robust ethics reporting mechanisms and whistleblower concerns and will fight to protect individuals who are harmed for speaking up when organizational policies do not align with current government regulations and agency requirements. We evaluate legal exposure for executives across all verticals in terms of corporate transactions and emerging regulatory challenges involving new technologies and service platforms.
Regulatory Authority Relations
We are comfortable interacting with regulatory authorities through both formal litigation proceedings and strategic informal negotiations, to seek favorable resolutions to government enforcement matters. Our experience spans many industries helping individuals navigate comprehensive compliance frameworks and state and federal regulations.
Executive Representation
Our representation extends to individuals, particularly C-suite executives, and other high-level professionals, as well as employees accused of wrongdoing in complex corporate environments and in specialized industries. We defend those accused of allegations of corporate wrongdoing, including fraud, fraudulent inducement, and falsification of financial information designed to deceive investors and analysts, and self-dealing scenarios where fiduciaries may have acted in their own interests rather than their clients’ interests. We also represent those accused of criminal activity in the workplace.
Core Practice Areas Include:
Criminal Defense:
- Wire Fraud Defense
- Healthcare Fraud Defense
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Insider Trading Defense
- Insurance Fraud Defense
- Bribery Defense
- Embezzlement Defense
- Money Laundering Defense
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Violations
- Securities Fraud Defense
- Intellectual Property Theft Defense
- Defense against Felony and Misdemeanor accusations at the state and federal level
Investigations & Compliance:
- Government Investigations Defense
- Internal and External Investigations
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Risk Assessment
- Neglect of Due Diligence Defense
Regulatory Response:
- SEC and FINRA Response
- Regulatory Response and Negotiation
- Whistleblower
- Compliance
- Technology Platform
White Collar Defense & Government Investigations Frequently Asked Questions
White collar crimes are typically non-violent offenses involving deception or breach of trust for financial gain. Common examples include fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, bribery, and money laundering. These cases often involve complex financial records and require experienced legal counsel to navigate federal and state investigations.
If you learn that you are being investigated, you should consider contacting an attorney immediately—before speaking with investigators or providing documents. Early legal representation can help protect your rights, ensure proper communication with authorities, and begin building a defense strategy that anticipates the government’s case.
Our attorneys provide comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances. We conduct thorough investigations, manage regulatory response, and represent clients during both informal agency negotiations and formal court proceedings. Our goal is to protect your professional reputation, career, and freedom.
Yes. Our team has extensive experience in healthcare matters involving the False Claims Act, anti-kickback allegations, insurance fraud, and licensing board actions. We understand the unique regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry and work to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.
White collar cases often involve multiple agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), State Attorney and/or Statewide Prosecutor Offices, Office of the Attorney General, and various state regulatory boards. Our firm is experienced in dealing with these agencies at every stage of an investigation.
Yes. Executives, directors, and employees can face individual liability if regulators allege misconduct, negligence, or failure to supervise. We represent individuals in internal corporate investigations and government actions, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process.
Convictions can result in significant fines, restitution orders, professional license suspension or revocation, reputational damage, and imprisonment. With early intervention and skilled defense, our attorneys work to minimize exposure, negotiate favorable resolutions, and, where necessary, aggressively defend clients in court.