PLG’s Investigations and White Collar Defense Group is composed of seasoned professionals dedicated to navigating the complexities of white-collar crime, regulatory and internal investigations. Our team includes former federal prosecutors and lawyers with significant experience in various aspects of white-collar criminal law, including banking and securities regulations, RICO, asset forfeiture, government procurement fraud, foreign anti-corruption matters, and a wide range of fraud cases, such as consumer protection violations.
We provide comprehensive support through all phases of the investigative process, offering our services to corporations, Board of Directors, outside auditors, insurers, and risk committees, including during significant corporate transactions. Our attorneys are experienced in conducting sensitive internal investigations, ensuring we maintain a confidential and thorough process for our clients.
Our Investigations and White Collar Defense Group works with law enforcement agencies, SEC and DOJ prosecutors, and other regulatory bodies to facilitate the effective resolution of intricate investigations, both domestically and internationally. We manage every stage of the investigation and defense process, including grand jury proceedings, formal investigations, trials, and, when necessary, all aspects of criminal appeals. Our team recognizes the sensitive nature of internal investigations and white-collar defense, bringing a unique perspective forged from both prosecution and defense experiences.
Our extensive experience covers a broad spectrum of matters, including but not limited to:
- Money laundering
- Securities violations
- RICO offenses
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance
- Currency transaction reporting violations
- Bank Secrecy Act offenses
- Civil and criminal forfeiture
- Mail and wire fraud
- Computer hacking and trespass
- Public corruption
- Criminal tax matters
- False Claims Act violations
- Whistleblower claims and qui tam actions
- Procurement fraud in government contracts
- Medicaid and Medicare fraud
- Violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
- Export control and FINCEN regulations
- Bribery and corruption cases
- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Internal investigations related to employee misconduct
- General regulatory compliance issues
- Government relations assistance