Internal Investigations
Our team of experienced lawyers is adept at conducting internal corporate investigations and helping clients address potential misconduct, including issues involving corporate integrity, securities fraud, commercial fraud, bribery, embezzlement, accounting or medical billing irregularities and other matters.
We approach each investigation with the skill, efficiency and sensitivity required for high-stakes matters. We work quickly to determine what occurred, who was responsible and, when appropriate, recommend appropriate remedial actions.
As a result, in-house counsel and management can resolve issues of questionable conduct while demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical and legal operations to regulators, government agencies and the public.
We offer clients comprehensive support at every stage by integrating our strength in internal investigations with our colleagues’ backgrounds in health care law and government contracting requirements, among other practice areas. From the initial detection and assessment of potential misconduct through regulatory response, compliance enhancement and, if necessary, vigorous defense in court, our team provides the strategic guidance and practical business judgment clients need
Government Investigations and Compliance
Corporations, financial institutions, and other regulated entities often engage our attorneys to conduct internal investigations in response to government scrutiny and concerns about potential regulatory enforcement actions from a wide array of federal and state agencies. We frequent help clients develop responses to grand jury or civil subpoenas, Civil Investigative Demands, and government inquiry letters, as well as less formal requests for information. The knowledge gained during internal investigations directly informs our approach to regulatory response and, if necessary, litigation strategy. When appropriate, we advise clients on the benefits and risks of voluntary disclosure to enforcement agencies, help them evaluate self-reporting incentives and craft disclosures that protect their interests.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Should an internal investigation reveal misconduct that leads to litigation or regulatory action, our team seamlessly pivots to represent clients in federal and state courts, in administrative proceedings, and in commercial arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution forums. Our veteran litigators are known for their client-focused, business-oriented approach, as well as the frequency with which we secure favorable results for our clients.
Our experience with emergency injunctions and crisis management protects clients’ assets and reputations throughout the process, even in the most pressing circumstances.
