Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP houses a highly capable team that represents clients in investigations into money laundering, securities fraud, health care abuse, and cybersecurity. Practicing in Washington DC, Jodi Avergun is recommended for her expertise in anti-money laundering and anti-corruption laws, while Douglas Gansler is a seasoned attorney who has experience handling cases of public corruption. The white-collar and investigations practice has recently been strengthened with several new additions to the team. Martin Weinstein and Jeffrey Clark joined the Washington DC office from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in February 2023. Weinstein has more than three decades of experience advising on large FCPA investigations, while Clark regularly advises on internal corporate investigations. Kenneth Breen and Phara Guberman are key names in New York, both seasoned trial lawyers who are recommended for white-collar criminal defense matters. Also located in the New York office, Gina Castellano joined from the US Attorney’s Office.
Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out for its combination of client service, responsiveness and technical expertise. The CWT team has several former prosecutors with expertise in securities regulatory and enforcement matters; this brings high value insights and solutions for client problems. Importantly, for large investigations, CWT is able to efficiently assemble and organize significant resources to meet the necessary demands and deadlines.’
'Among the talented practitioners in the CWT white collar practice, Anne Tompkins stands out as deserving special recognition. Ms. Tompkins has decades of experience as a prosecutor, having even served as the U.S. Attorney for North Carolina before joining CWT. Anne has a high-level of organizational skills that are so often essential to manage large investigative projects. Adding these traits to her legal expertise and problem-solving skills makes Anne unique in the white-collar investigation profession.'
Key clients
- Cavco Industries, Inc.
- Private Equity Firms
- Chime Inc.
- Lakeside
- Red Ventures, LLC and MYMOVE, LLC
Work highlights
- Represented the former Trump Organization CFO, in an indictment against the organization, which is pending in the New York Supreme Court.
- Assisting with numerous audit and special committee investigations for a private equity firm portfolio company both in the U.S. and overseas.
- Represented Red Ventures and MYMOVE, LLC in a civil False Claims Act lawsuit filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jodi Avergun