Government Investigations and White-Collar Crime Defense

The legal and business consequences of government enforcement actions and internal investigations can be extensive, including legal, financial, and reputational exposure. Organizations, boards of directors, and individuals facing government investigations and or criminal allegations need experienced and skilled counsel to navigate these complex, high-stakes situations. Our government investigation and white-collar criminal defense team are highly experienced attorneys with a proven track record protecting our clients' best interests in these challenging circumstances. They are well-equipped to handle government inquiries and enforcement actions at every stage and in any business and personal circumstance throughout the country.

A quick response rooted in the sound judgment that only experience can lend is critical to successfully resolving investigations. Many of our attorneys worked at state and federal government agencies, serving as prosecutors and criminal, regulatory, and civil defense attorneys. Drawing upon their experiences and legal acumen, our attorneys develop effective strategies to resolve these matters swiftly. We take a proactive approach, ensuring early assessment and strive to resolve matters before court proceedings. However, if a trial is necessary, we are well-equipped and determined to defend our clients nationwide in state and federal courts vigorously.

Our attorneys provide a comprehensive approach to protect our clients at all stages. Our attorneys work collaboratively on matters crossing the firm's various areas of practice, including: 

  • Appeals 
  • Business “Divorces” 
  • Complex Commercial Litigation 
  • Compliance Counseling and Training 
  • Devising and Implementing Corporate Compliance and Integrity Programs 
  • Enforcement Defense 
  • Extradition 
  • False Claims Act/Qui Tam/Whistleblower 
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
  • Forfeiture (Civil and Criminal) 
  • Fraud Claims 
  • Investigations (Criminal and Regulatory) 
  • Tax Controversies 
  • Internal Investigations 
  • International Monetary Sanctions 
  • Litigation Avoidance 
  • Mediation 
  • Medicare Fraud, Anti-Kickback 
  • Money Laundering 
  • OFAC Related Matters 
  • PCAOB matters (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) 
  • Professional licensure proceedings 
  • RICO (Civil and Criminal) 
  • SEC Enforcement 
  • Securities Litigation 
  • Trials 
  • White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Witness Representations 
  • Overview
  • People

Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.