White Collar

Staying ahead of allegations of misconduct—including violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the False Claims Act, and other provisions covering fraud and abuse—can ward off a host of issues including workplace disruptions, negative press, and even large fines or prison time. With stakes this high, companies and individuals must be proactive in both preventing misconduct and promptly responding to credible allegations of wrongdoing when they arise.

HOW WE HELP

Our attorneys help clients swiftly handle white collar criminal issues, internal investigations, crisis management responses, and litigation related to the False Claims Act and other regulations. At every turn, we work to minimize liability and maximize discretion, ideally through negotiated settlements and, when necessary, at trial.

Drawing upon years of experience in white collar defense, securities litigation, corporate compliance, and fraud prevention, our team provides peace of mind through the deft handling of internal investigations and responding to inquiries from federal and state enforcement. Should matters escalate, we guide clients through settlement or trial, including in multimillion-dollar civil fraud actions and white collar criminal prosecutions.

Companies call us when they:

• Receive a grand jury or administrative subpoena
• Are contacted by federal, state, or local government authorities, including through search warrants, raids, and informal interviews
• Suspect potential wrongdoing within its operations
• Receive whistleblower or other complaints from employees or other stakeholders
• Are accused of mishandling whistleblower claims
• Have questions about Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Are concerned about integrity issues within a supply chain
• Seek to develop or improve corporate compliance

Our attorneys represent companies—large and small, public and private—as well as their officers, directors, and other individuals across industries, including pharmaceutical, technology, chemical, healthcare, automotive, retail, financial services, insurance, higher education, and accounting.

THE SEYFARTH EXPERIENCE

Our multidisciplinary approach brings together the resources and knowledge of Seyfarth’s corporate, securities litigation, labor and employment, trade secrets, environmental, and government contracts teams to deliver comprehensive, sophisticated guidance in navigating the areas of government enforcement defense, internal investigations, and false claims litigation with the greatest candor possible.

Using the firm’s advanced delivery platform, our team conducts effective internal investigations in a way that minimizes potential liability, while controlling costs, preserving the client’s reputation, and keeping workplace disruptions to a minimum.