Experience
Successful Defense of U.S. Army Brigadier General in Court-Martial
Served as lead trial counsel in a high-profile court-martial of a U.S. Army Brigadier General. The General was the highest-ranking officer ever to be accused of sexual assault. A politically charged case from inception, the court granted the defense’s motion for relief for unlawful command influence upon reconsideration and imposed no jail sentence or dismissal from service. The General was sentenced to forfeit $5,000 a month for four months and was given a letter of reprimand.
Won Dismissal of Class Action Securities Litigation Alleging Market Manipulation for Brokerage Firm
Represented a brokerage firm in class action securities litigation alleging manipulation of options market. Won motion to dismiss. Affirmed on appeal by the Third Circuit.
Representation of Major International Pharma Company in Qui Tam Litigation
Represented a major international pharmaceutical company in qui tam litigation alleging violations of the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute.
Representation of Dietary Supplement Supplier, Manufacturer in FDA Investigation
Representation of dietary supplement manufacturer and supplier in U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation of alleged Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act violations.
Representation of Major Home Health Care Agency in Investigation Relating to Billing Requirements, Compliance
Represented a major home health care agency in an internal investigation relating to Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements and adequacy of compliance controls.
Representation of Major International Pharma Company in Internal Investigation
Represented a major international pharmaceutical company in an internal investigation related to a patient support program that provides financial assistance to Medicare patients.
Representation of Executive in Public Corruption Investigation Resulting in No Conviction
Represented an executive of a technology company in a government investigation and prosecution involving bribery and public corruption. Resulted in no conviction.
Representation of Investment Advisory Firm in SEC Action, Criminal Investigation Alleging Market Manipulation
Represented an investment advisory firm in parallel SEC enforcement action and criminal investigation regarding allegations of market manipulation.
Representation of Higher Education Institution in Development of Training, Reporting Procedures
Represented higher education institution in development of training and reporting procedures related to Title IX sexual assault misconduct policies.
