The white-collar defense group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has a strong record representing prominent companies and senior executives who are facing investigations by state enforcement authorities. Theodore V. Wells has decades of experience advising clients on cases relating to environmental offences and SEC investigations. Loretta Lynch has an excellent track record representing clients in high-stakes investigations; she is especially recommended for her experience with racial equity audits and discrimination lawsuits. With his significant capabilities as a litigator, Brad Karp is recommended for major cases concerning financial crimes. Located in San Francisco, Melinda Haag routinely handles investigations connected to trade secret theft, bank fraud, and bribery. Other prominent members in the team include Richard Tarlowe and Jeannie Rhee. Tarlowe stands out for his experience with FCPA investigations, health care fraud, and public corruption. Located in Washington DC, Rhee has expertise in cybersecurity; she is skilled at representing technology and online companies as well as assisting them with compliance programs. With his extensive knowledge of securities and commodities fraud, Lorin L. Reisner is another notable lawyer at the firm. Unless otherwise stated, lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
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Key clients
- Altice USA
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Blackstone Inc.
- Credit Suisse AG
- UBS AG
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Google LLC
- International Business Machines Corporation
- Invitation Homes Inc.
- Northwestern University
- Regents of the University of California
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Loretta Lynch
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brad Karp, Jessica Carey, Karen Dunn, Kannon Shanmugam, Theodore V. Wells