Vinson & Elkins LLP houses a team with a broad range of expertise in white-collar matters; their combined experience spans false claims, public corruption, and FCPA violations, among other forms of misconduct. Further to this, the team is especially skilled at navigating cross-border asset forfeiture matters. Practicing in Washington DC, Michael Dry assists both domestic and international clients facing various allegations, including insider trading, bribery, and securities fraud. Standing out as ‘a first-rate advocate with outstanding judgment and capabilities’, Zachary Terwilliger is also located in Washington DC. Palmina Fava practices in New York; she routinely advises clients being investigated for money laundering, cybersecurity matters, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Ephraim Wernick is another notable member of the team who is located in Washington DC. Wernick has a wealth of experience representing clients before the DOJ, OFAC, and SEC, among other regulatory authorities.
Testimonials
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‘Palmina Fava is very knowledgeable about compliance. She is practical and business oriented. She is easy to work with.’
‘The team has deep DOJ experience at senior levels and outstanding judgment.’
‘Zach Terwilliger and Ephraim Wernick are both outstanding advocates with deep DOJ experience. Ephraim is considered a leader in FCPA enforcement.’
‘Zach Terwilliger is a first-rate advocate with outstanding judgment and capabilities.’
Key clients
- Oracle Corporation
- MoneyGram International
- The University of Texas System
- Parler LLC
- The University of Virginia
- TradeZero America
- Collins American Capital Corp.
- International Investors, Inc.
- Collins Family Foundation
- Windsor Property Management Company
- National Basketball Association
- IAV GmbH Corporate
- Tadano Ltd
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Dry, Palmina Fava