Cooley LLP offers the full spectrum of advice on white-collar criminal matters, including fraud, bribery, and FCPA investigations. Heading the team, Andrew Goldstein is based in New York; he is noted for his wealth of experience handling internal and criminal investigations into prominent companies and NGOs. Working from the firm’s Washington DC office, Daniel Grooms and David Mills are seasoned members of the team. Grooms is highly skilled at navigating multi-jurisdictional investigations, while Mills has experience advising on matters relating to antitrust violations and whistleblowing. Located in New York, Rebekah Donaleski joined the firm in November 2023 from the SDNY; she is experienced in cases relating to corruption and financial fraud. Lindsay Jenkins left the firm’s Chicago office in February 2023.

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  • 'The partners take a very personal interest in the outcome of the case. The way they offer advice also has a personal touch.'

Key clients

  • Chegg, Inc.
  • Exicure, Inc.
  • Gray Television
  • Horizon Therapeutics
  • JetBlue
  • loanDepot.com LLC
  • Root, Inc.
  • Tri-State Lumber
  • David Jakubowski
  • Nishad Singh
  • David Pauken

Work highlights

  • Representing Nishad Singh in investigations by the US Attorney’s Office, SEC, and CFTC, in relation to the collapse of FTX.
  • Representing David Jakubowski, a former Facebook executive, in the DOJ Antitrust Division investigation and various civil litigations related to allegations of antitrust violations.
  • Representing Tri-State Lumber, Ltd. in a criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office involving fraud.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Goldstein

Other key lawyers

Daniel Grooms, David Mills, Rebekah Donaleski, Kaitland Kennelly, Shamis Beckley, Bill Schwartz