Nixon Peabody LLP regularly conducts internal investigations, advises on crisis management, and represents witnesses in investigations. Robert Fisher and Hannah Bornstein are located in Boston. In addition to being well versed at handling fraud cases, Fisher advises on a breadth of white-collar matters such as embezzlement, money laundering, and extorsion. Bornstein frequently assists companies with regulatory and compliance matters across a range of industries. Also practicing in Boston, Adam Tarosky and Brian Kelly have a wealth of experience with FCA allegations. Based in New York and described as ‘an incredible attorney who is able to handle extremely complex matters with ease’, Tina Sciocchetti is especially skilled at handling sensitive investigations within the education sector.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The firm was exceptional all around. They handle complex matters with professionalism and ease. Their strategic thinking and advice were impressive.' 

  • 'Tina Sciocchetti is an incredible attorney who is able to handle extremely complex matters with ease. She is a seasoned litigator with a passion for advocating for her client. What sets Tina apart is her affable personality, brilliant mind, and dogged determination.'

  • 'The team draws on the collaborative culture of the firm to work together to bring the expertise necessary in a corporate investigation.'

Key clients

  • Gamal Abdelaziz
  • Gee-Kung Chang
  • John Kapoor
  • Martin Walsh
  • City of Boston
  • Kim Janey
  • Sean Miller
  • Michael Wagner
  • Chen Chun Hua
  • Chen Ting Yu
  • Brian Andrew Bushell
  • Andy Sanborn

Work highlights

  • Represented Gamal Abdelaziz and secured a reversal of the criminal conviction in the first “Varsity Blues” college admissions matter to go to trial.
  • Representing Gee-Kung Chang, a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, in connection with a public indictment in Atlanta.
  • Representing multiple plaintiffs in their lawsuits against the State of New Hampshire and its youth detention facilities, which have been targets of criminal investigations into allegations of physical and sexual abuse.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robert Fisher, Hannah Bornstein