The white-collar and investigations team at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is co-led by Paul Schoeman and Dani James. Schoeman advises clients on a wide range of criminal allegations, including accounting fraud, FCPA violations, money laundering, and tax evasion. James is particularly skilled at representing individuals facing high-stakes criminal and regulatory trials. Known for his extensive capabilities as a trial lawyer, Barry Berke is recommended for both corporations and individuals seeking a skilled defense attorney for white-collar matters. Gary Naftalis has broad experience advising on allegations of insider trading, financial fraud, and market manipulation. Darren Laverne is a further standout member of the team who regularly defends clients being investigated by the SEC. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
Key clients
- Brian Benjamin
- Goldman Sachs executives
Work highlights
- Representing Brian Benjamin, a former New York lieutenant governor, after he was charged in the Southern District of New York with bribery offenses.
- Representing the former CFO of Silicon Valley Bank, in connection with multiple governmental investigations relating to the collapse of SVB.