Sharp. Tenacious. Pragmatic.

When everything is on the line — your reputation, your livelihood, your company — our White Collar Criminal Defense & Government Investigations team has your back. We defend individuals, corporations and executives facing the full spectrum of government scrutiny, from regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions to grand jury investigations and criminal prosecutions. We also design and strengthen compliance programs, conduct sensitive internal investigations, navigate parallel proceedings and help clients manage the reputational fallout that often accompanies a government investigation or criminal charge.

Our attorneys aren't just litigators — they're battle-hardened trial lawyers. Many are former federal prosecutors and Justice Department attorneys who have investigated and prosecuted everything from environmental crimes and financial fraud to organized crime and public corruption. They bring insider knowledge of how law enforcement and government agencies think, strategize and build cases — and they use it to your advantage. Others have spent decades in private practice defending major corporations and prominent individuals in high-stakes criminal and civil matters, giving them a detailed understanding of what clients need when the pressure is at its peak. With technology playing a growing role in investigations of all types, our team stays at the forefront of new developments in the law. We employ advanced strategies, including digital forensics, to protect our clients' interests — often breaking new legal ground in the process.

The government continues to hold individuals personally accountable for corporate misconduct. Federal and state prosecutors, the SEC, DOJ, FBI, IRS and a growing roster of enforcement agencies are pursuing aggressive investigations across virtually every industry — from health care and financial services to defense contracting, energy, technology and international trade. Whether you're responding to a subpoena, a search warrant, a civil investigative demand, a whistleblower complaint or a full-blown criminal prosecution, we provide the strategic defense and practical guidance you need.

We are also proactive when it comes to compliance. In today's enforcement landscape, self-policing isn't optional — it's essential. Our attorneys help companies audit and address compliance risks before they attract the attention of regulators and investigators. We design and evaluate compliance programs, conduct risk assessments and build training protocols tailored to your operations, industry and regulatory environment. We also help clients navigate regulatory risk in transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, ensuring compliance considerations are front and center during deal-making.

Criminal prosecutions can often produce civil and administrative cases, and vice versa. As a national firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across 70-plus practice areas, we have the bench strength and resources to handle parallel proceedings. Our white collar team works seamlessly with colleagues in other disciplines to provide the kind of comprehensive, cross-practice representation that complex matters demand. Our attorneys approach every case as if it could develop a civil or regulatory dimension.

Our team also boasts significant depth when it comes to criminal tax litigation and tax controversy matters — an area where government enforcement continues to intensify. We represent corporations and individuals in IRS administrative and grand jury investigations, Tax Court and federal district court trials and appeals, and more. Our attorneys handle complex cases arising under the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act and FATCA, and counsel clients navigating IRS voluntary disclosure programs, civil audits and criminal investigations related to tax-sheltered investments. Working in close coordination with the firm's Tax Controversy & Litigation team, we bring a combined perspective that few firms can match — pairing white collar defense instincts with a deep knowledge of tax procedure. And when a government investigation attracts media attention — as they often do — our team helps you manage the narrative. We advise on crisis communication strategy, help field media inquiries and work with clients to select and oversee independent crisis response professionals when the situation calls for it. The goal is simple: protect your reputation while we protect your rights.

We're also well-resourced for the realities of modern investigations. If a law enforcement agency hits you with a sweeping subpoena requiring the review of hundreds of thousands of records, we have the litigation support attorneys and information technology resources to respond in a timely, efficient manner.

Whatever the challenge, we find tailored, strategic solutions that protect your business, your people and your future.