Mary Mulligan
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLPFriedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP frequently conducts internal investigations for audit committees and boards of directors. The team is also recommended for clients needing advice on compliance programs and requirements. The team is co-led by Eric Corngold and Mary Mulligan. Corngold has deep experience navigating investigations conducted by the DOJ and SEC. Mulligan has broad capabilities with representing clients on a range of allegations, including FCPA violations, tax offenses, and healthcare fraud, among other matters. Mala Ahuja Harker and Timothy Haggerty are both active in New York and New Jersey. Harker and Haggerty are both seasoned litigators who routinely act for clients on a variety of white-collar criminal matters. Bonnie Baker is another key member of the team who has experience with investigations connected to wire fraud, money laundering, and insider trading. The team is strengthened by the addition of Rahul Agarwal, who joined the firm in January 2024 with extensive in the US Attorney's Office. Agarwal splits his time between New York and New Jersey. Unless otherwise stated, lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
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- 'The team is very passionate and persistent in advocating the individual client's case. They use good judgment when considering the positions to take for clients.'
- 'Mary Mulligan and Tim Haggerty are both very experienced and use their expertise to carefully consider the aspects of the case unique to each client and choose the strategy that best fits the client's needs. They are strong writers and good oral advocates. They are pleasant to work with and always add value.'
- 'Eric Corngold brings to corporate representation the sensitivity of representing individuals. He is one of the great intellects and strategists of the legal profession. Unlike the very large law firms, FKS has a more streamlined and nimble approach to corporate representation.'
- 'Mala Harker has established a team that is incredibly efficient, dedicated, and remarkably client focused.'
- 'Mala Harker is a remarkable teammate. She creates an environment where her juniors thrive, learn, and grow. She is client focused, collaborative, and ambulates without ego. Mala is always the first person I recommend for the most complicated commercial disputes.'
Work highlights
- Representing a former physician with challenging his conviction for unlawfully dispensing or distributing controlled substances.
- Represented the former CFO of Archegos Capital Management in a prosecution alleging a RICO conspiracy, securities fraud, and mail and wire fraud relating to the family office’s 2021 collapse.
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Eric Corngold, Mary Mulligan