Our White Collar & Regulatory Defense group has unparalleled experience and expertise, and is among the most respected and successful in the United States. We regularly represent Fortune 500 companies and their executives and boards in connection with investigations by federal and state enforcement authorities, and in courtrooms nationwide. We excel at developing creative and successful strategies and defenses for responding to or preventing government investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Ranked in “GIR 30” by Global Investigations Review
For the fourth consecutive year, Global Investigations Review ranked Paul, Weiss in its “GIR 30” list, which recognizes the best law firms for complex, multijurisdictional corporate investigations.
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Lorin Reisner to Discuss SEC-Related Criminal Proceedings at Securities Enforcement Forum
Litigation partner Lorin Reisner will speak on a panel, “Managing SEC-Related Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions,” at the 2023 Securities Enforcement Forum.
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Paul, Weiss Recognized as 2022 “White Collar Group of the Year” By Law360
Paul, Weiss was named a Law360 “White Collar Group of the Year” for its many white collar achievements in 2022.
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Loretta Lynch and Harris Fischman Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Practice
Litigation partners Loretta Lynch and Harris Fischman were featured in a Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Practice in the 2023 edition of “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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DOJ and SEC Allege Insider Trading Based Exclusively on Use of Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
For the first time ever, the DOJ and SEC have brought insider trading claims based exclusively on stock sales made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
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Melinda Haag Discusses San Francisco Office, White Collar Growth in Recorder Q+A
Litigation partner Melinda Haag was featured in a wide-ranging Q+A interview in The Recorder, in which she discussed the growth of Paul, Weiss’s San Francisco office over the past two years.
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Loretta Lynch Discusses Racial Equity and Civil Rights Audits With Law360 Pulse
In a wide-ranging interview with Law360 Pulse, litigation partner Loretta Lynch discussed racial equity and civil rights audits as crucial tools for companies to measure their progress in meeting their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
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SEC Enforcement: 2022 Year in Review
- Walter Brown
- Jessica S. Carey
- Andrew J. Ehrlich
- Harris Fischman
- Michael E. Gertzman
- Melinda Haag
- Joshua Hill Jr.
- Daniel J. Kramer
- Gregory F. Laufer
- Randy Luskey
- Lorin L. Reisner
- Elizabeth Norford
- Griffin Varner
- White Collar & Regulatory Defense
- Securities Litigation
- Litigation
- Financial Services Litigation & Investigations
In a busy 2022, significant SEC rulemaking and enforcement developments included a record $4.2 billion in penalties, multiple policy shifts and an emphasis on cryptocurrency, ESG, cybersecurity and “off-channel” communications, among other areas. We highlight important takeaways for businesses from the Enforcement Division’s activities in 2022 and their implications for the Division’s priorities going forward.
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Walt Brown, Melinda Haag, Josh Hill and JiLon Li Publish Article on White Collar Enforcement Policy in The Recorder
Litigation partners Walt Brown, Melinda Haag and Josh Hill and associate JiLon Li co-wrote an article in The Recorder on the DOJ’s enforcement priorities under the Biden administration.
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United States Attorney’s Offices Announce Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for Corporate Prosecutions
- H. Christopher Boehning
- Walter Brown
- Jessica S. Carey
- John P. Carlin
- Roberto Finzi
- Harris Fischman
- Katherine B. Forrest
- Michael E. Gertzman
- Roberto J. Gonzalez
- Melinda Haag
- Claudia Hammerman
- Joshua Hill Jr.
- Michele Hirshman
- Brad S. Karp
- Daniel J. Kramer
- Randy Luskey
- Loretta E. Lynch
- Mark F. Mendelsohn
- Lorin L. Reisner
- Jeannie S. Rhee
- Walter G. Ricciardi
- Elizabeth M. Sacksteder
- Richard C. Tarlowe
- Daniel J. Toal
- Theodore V. Wells, Jr.
- Eli J. Adelman
- Jake G. Rosen
- White Collar & Regulatory Defense
- Litigation
- Internal Investigations
The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a new voluntary self-disclosure policy applicable to corporate prosecutions by all U.S. Attorney’s Offices.
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Meredith Dearborn and Melinda Haag Named 2023 “Top Women Lawyers” by Daily Journal
Litigation partners Meredith Dearborn and Melinda Haag were recognized as 2023 “Top Women Lawyers” by the California-based Daily Journal.
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Credit Suisse Publishes Independent Review of Archegos Losses
As reported by the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other media outlets, Credit Suisse published a 165-page independent investigative report by Paul, Weiss addressing the bank’s relationship with Archegos Capital Management, the family office of Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang, a former hedge fund manager.
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Jeannie Rhee Named a 2022 “South Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was recognized as a 2022 “South Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer.
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Roberto Finzi and Richard Tarlowe Recognized by The American Lawyer for Achieving “Remarkable” Outcome in White Collar Case
Litigation partners Roberto Finzi and Richard Tarlowe were recognized by The American Lawyer for achieving a “remarkable” turnaround in a white collar case.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Benchmark Litigation West Coast Award for White Collar Work
Paul, Weiss was named a Benchmark Litigation West Coast Award 2022 winner in the White Collar Crime/Investigations practice area.
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