Fenwick & West LLP houses a team of experienced lawyers that frequently represent clients before various regulatory authorities, including investigations conducted by the SEC, DOJ, and FTC. The firm also assists corporations with internal investigations into misconduct as well as developing compliance programs. The white-collar and regulatory defense team is headed by Christopher Steskal, who has more than two decades of experience advising clients on various matters, including insider trading, FCPA violations, wire fraud, and money laundering. Further standout lawyers include Michael Dicke and Catherine Kevane, both of whom are considered ‘go-to partners for any public or private entity facing parallel government investigations’. The team frequently assists clients across a range of sectors such as IT, software development, and financial services. All lawyers mentioned are located in San Francisco.
Testimonials
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'The team stands out due to its strong industry background and knowledge of internal and government investigations.'
‘Michael Dicke and Catherine Kevane are go-to partners for any public or private entity facing parallel government investigations.’
Key clients
- TRON Foundation
- Done Global Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing Done Global Inc. in connection with an active DOJ investigation focusing on whether the client facilitated the distribution of controlled substances in violation of the US Controlled Substances Act.
- Representing defendants in the SEC enforcement action brought against TRON Foundation, a large blockchain-based operating system.