Government investigations are complex by nature. We have responded to government investigations and successfully defended FCA and other enforcement cases in federal district courts and courts of appeals from coast to coast. Clients turn to us to identify potential non-compliances and manage internal whistleblowers proactively to eliminate or mitigate exposure, including through employee education programs, secondment relationships, compliance reviews, and investigations. When a client receives a subpoena or Civil Investigative Demand, we work quickly to evaluate the likely allegations, respond to the government, and, in qui tam actions, convince the DOJ to decline intervention.
In cases where litigation cannot be avoided, we defend DOJ and relator claims aggressively while also remaining mindful of our clients’ customer relationships and business objectives.
Our team includes national counsel for Fortune 100 companies, the former supervisor of DOJ’s Chicago-based international crime strike force, other former government attorneys, and numerous civil litigators with expertise in domestic and foreign investigations.
Above all, we view our clients as partners. We treat our clients’ problems as our own, always accounting for their short- and long-term interests as we undertake each investigation or litigation. Our experience is that this approach creates a mutually beneficial relationship in which our clients receive superior service and value and we earn their appreciation and loyalty.