Dentons represents both prominent companies and corporate executives with internal investigations and white-collar defense matters. Located in Kansas, Stephen Hill is recommended for his experience conducting investigations on behalf of audit committees. Noted for his capabilities as a trial lawyer, Paul Charlton practices in Phoenix; he routinely advises clients on false claims cases and FDA violations. Based in Washington DC, Maxwell Carr-Howard is a further standout lawyer who is skilled at handling cross-border cases that involve allegations of fraud, corruption, and racketeering. The team in Washington DC has been strengthened with the addition of Melissa Gomez Nelson, who has returned to the firm from an in-house position. Nelson has extensive experience handling FCPA investigations and false claims cases.

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Key clients

  • Kansas City Life Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Terraform Labs
  • Arizona Cardinals Football Club
  • McCormack Baron Salazar
  • Mark Enterprises

Work highlights

  • Represented an international aerospace electronics manufacturer facing allegations of federal criminal law violations.
  • Advised a company regarding a matter of civil forfeiture law and succeeded in having the client's seized property returned.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Hill

Other key lawyers

Paul Charlton, Maxwell Carr-Howard, Melissa Gomez Nelson, Lisa Krigsten