Criminal Defense and Compliance

The members of the Criminal Defense and Compliance Practice Group focus on the investigation and defense of complex criminal cases arising out of business transactions. One of the many strengths of the criminal defense and compliance lawyers is the depth of jury trial experience in such cases as price-fixing and other anti-trust charges; health care; bank and securities fraud; gambling regulatory and criminal violations; income tax violations, including tax evasion, filing false returns and sales tax evasion.

Members of this group have particular expertise in representing businesses which may be the subject of a criminal investigation. Such services include:

• Conducting employee interviews and review of business records as part of an internal investigation to determine the nature and extent of wrongdoing

• Consulting with management and/or the board of directors to assess the company’s exposure to fines, penalties or debarment

• Recommending and coordinating the work of outside counsel for representation of employees who may be targets or witnesses in the investigation; interpreting and applying the federal sentencing guidelines pertaining to business organizations

• Assisting businesses in responding to grand jury subpoenas for their business records

• Preparing employees to testify before a grand jury

• Negotiating with prosecutors for favorable disposition short of criminal prosecution

The criminal defense and compliance lawyers enjoy a reputation of being skilled jury trial lawyers, fierce in defense of clients but ready to explore reasonable resolutions. They also have had extensive experience in designing and consulting with businesses on corporate compliance programs, incorporating such programs into employee manuals and training management and staff on compliance program guidelines and enforcement.

Lawyers within the Criminal Defense and Compliance Practice Group have also been very successful in the nonpublic resolutions achieved in extremely sensitive matters. By working with clients and prosecutors to resolve matters before charges are filed, lawyers have helped clients avoid criminal prosecution and the damaging publicity and multiple negative consequences that follow. The group's broad experience allows members to address and defend what often are multifaceted criminal, civil, and/or regulatory attacks. Lawyers also represent clients in parallel civil suits and regulatory matters that can arise during criminal investigations and prosecutions, such as civil fraud and securities matters, including those prosecuted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Members of the Criminal Defense and Compliance Practice Group