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White Collar
When the government investigates, the people best placed to help have sat on the government's side of the table — deciding who to charge, what cooperation is worth, and when to walk away. The professionals below made those calls for a living.
AI SummaryFormer SEC attorney with expertise in government investigations and enforcement, specializing in white-collar crime and cybersecurity, now advising multinational companies on compliance and risk mitigation.
AI SummaryErin M. Harrigan served as Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant Attorney General, specializing in public corruption and human trafficking. Her expertise in high-stakes litigation and investigations suits her for white collar defense and compliance work.
AI SummaryStephen J. Obermeier served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, specializing in civil litigation, criminal law, and appellate litigation. His current roles in commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and investigations suit him for complex legal challenges.
AI SummaryFormer Assistant Chief in DOJ Fraud Section and Senior Counsel at SEC, specializing in securities fraud and anti-corruption, now leading internal investigations and advising on white collar crime. Served as Acting Inspector General for WMATA, overseeing audits and investigations.
AI SummaryVesna K. Harasic-Yaksic served as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, specializing in white-collar crime and national security law.
AI SummaryRoderick L. Thomas served over ten years in the U.S. Attorney's Office, specializing in criminal and civil investigations, and is now a partner in white-collar defense and government investigations.
AI SummaryElizabeth Roper served over 15 years at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, specializing in cybercrime. Her expertise in cybersecurity, investigations, and white-collar defense suits her current role as a partner at Baker McKenzie.
AI SummaryMark Racanelli served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for five years, specializing in white collar crime and criminal law. His experience in litigation, corporate investigations, and regulatory enforcement suits him for roles in white collar crime, corporate law, and securities law.
AI SummaryLukman Azeez served as a law clerk for the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and is a Litigation Partner at Wiley Rein LLP, specializing in commercial disputes, constitutional law, and appellate litigation.
AI SummaryServed nearly seven years as an Assistant US Attorney in the Major Frauds Section, specializing in healthcare fraud and complex financial crimes. Experienced in corporate investigations, white collar defense, and regulatory enforcement, adept at navigating complex civil litigation and False Claims Act matters.
AI SummaryFormer clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens and Judge Stephen Reinhardt, and extern for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Current appellate specialist and litigator, advising on critical motions and complex legal issues.
AI SummaryRebecca Mermelstein served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for over a decade, specializing in white-collar crime and finance-related investigations, which suits her current role as a partner in white-collar and finance-related investigations and litigation.
AI SummaryFormer federal prosecutor and partner at Barnes and Thornburg, specializing in healthcare fraud, compliance, and white-collar defense.
AI SummaryServed as Acting General Counsel for NYC Council and Assistant Solicitor General for NY State; specializes in litigation, compliance, and government investigations.
AI SummaryBill Martin served as Senior Counsel in the SEC's Market Abuse Unit, specializing in securities law, FCPA, and cybersecurity. His roles in private practice and government highlight expertise in financial services, regulatory investigations, and litigation.
AI SummaryMichael Tubach served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Bristow Fellow, specializing in civil litigation and criminal defense, which suits his current role as a civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense lawyer.
AI SummaryDavid Oliwenstein served as an Enforcement Attorney at the SEC, specializing in investigations and litigation. His expertise in securities law, insider trading, and cybersecurity suits him for advising clients on complex regulatory and criminal enforcement matters.
AI SummaryServed as law clerk for US District Court, specializes in complex commercial and employment litigation. Adept at managing multi-jurisdictional disputes and multidistrict litigation.
AI SummaryFormer Assistant US Attorney, now advising on government investigations and litigation, specializing in white-collar crime and complex civil litigation.
AI SummarySharon Bunzel served as an Assistant US Attorney, overseeing complex investigations. She specializes in white-collar defense, corporate investigations, and compliance programs.
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Defense counsel argue your case; a former prosecutor tells you how the government will see it — what the office rewards, what irritates it, and where your real exposure lies. Most engagements complement an existing legal team rather than replace it.
Yes — much of the value is preventative: benchmarking a compliance program, pressure-testing an internal inquiry, or gaming out a disclosure decision before anything is on the government's radar.
Each agency runs its own playbook. Someone who has worked the SEC's Wells process, an FBI case build, or a DOJ charging decision brings judgment specific to the body you're dealing with — match the background to your matter.
Many do — former enforcement officials testify on investigative standards, compliance adequacy, and industry practice, with credibility earned inside the agencies whose conduct is in question.
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